Update: Blago’s Chief Of Staff Resigns - Illi AG Asks Court To Declare Governor ‘Unable to Serve’, Appoint Lt. Gov As Governor - Video Added
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Ill. governor’s chief of staff Harris resigns
CHICAGO - The chief of staff to Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has resigned, three days after he was arrested on government corruption charges along with his boss.
A Blagojevich spokesman said Friday that John Harris had resigned. He provided no other details.
Blagojevich and Harris were arrested Tuesday morning at their homes. Federal authorities accused them of scheming so Blagojevich could enrich himself through his power to appoint President-elect Barack Obama’s replacement in the U.S. Senate.
Both Blagojevich and Harris were released on bond.
(AP)
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois attorney general has filed a motion with the state’s highest court asking justices to remove scandal-plagued Gov. Rod Blagojevich from office.
Lisa Madigan took the action Friday as pressure on the governor intensified to step down. The motion challenges his fitness to serve and asks that the Supreme Court oust him.
Madigan scheduled a news conference in Chicago Friday morning to discuss the motion.
The move came as the governor prayed with several ministers in his home before heading to his office, telling them he is innocent and will be vindicated “when you hear each chapter completely written,” according to one of the pastors.
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