Rod Blagojevich was born in Chicago, IL on December 10, 1956 and served as the Governor of Illinois until 2012 when he was found guilty of corruption and sentenced to 14 years in federal prison. He was known for his unique speeches that quoted figures from Elvis to Rudyard Kipling.
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💰 Net worth
Rod Blagojevich's net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million in 2024. A well-known politician in Illinois, he has had a tumultuous career filled with controversy and legal issues. Blagojevich served as the 40th Governor of Illinois from 2003 to 2009 until he was impeached and removed from office due to corruption charges. In 2011, he was convicted on multiple counts, including attempting to sell the vacant United States Senate seat left by President Barack Obama. However, in 2020, his sentence was commuted by then-President Donald Trump. While his net worth might have taken a hit due to legal expenses and lost opportunities, he remains a significant figure in Illinois politics.
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About
Former Governor of Illinois who, in 2012, began serving a 14-year sentence in federal prison after he was found guilty of corruption. He became known for speeches that quoted figures as different from each other as Elvis and Rudyard Kipling.
Before Fame
After spending his youth boxing and working as a shoe-shiner and pizza delivery boy, he attended Pepperdine University's School of Law.
Trivia
He was arrested after a phone conversation was recorded in which he allegedly attempted to sell Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.
Family Life
He raised two daughters with his wife Patricia.
Associated With
He worked on campaigns with Jesse Jackson.