Federal clemency record
Commutation · February 18, 2020
Granted by Donald Trump (Republican) to Rod Blagojevich
Summary
Rod Blagojevich received a commutation of sentence on February 18, 2020, from President Donald Trump for wire fraud under color of official right (eight counts), conspiracy and attempted extortion, attempted extortion under color of official right, conspiracy to solicit and solicit a bribe (three counts), and making false statements in the Northern District of Illinois. Blagojevich was convicted in 2011 and had been serving a 168-month sentence with 24 months of supervised release remaining.
Offense
Wire fraud under color of official right (eight counts); conspiracy/attempted extortion; attempt to commit extortion under color of official right; conspiracy to solicit and solicitation of a bribe (three counts); making false statements
Northern District of Illinois · 2011
Original sentence
168 months imprisonment · 24 months supervised release · $20,000.00 fine
Sentenced December 7, 2011 · Northern District of Illinois