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Rob With a 'B' Blagojevich To Talk New Book at Amundsen

 Federal corruption charges were dropped against Robert Blagojevich, brother of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.
Federal corruption charges were dropped against Robert Blagojevich, brother of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.
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LINCOLN SQUARE — What a difference a letter makes.

In 2009, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his older brother Rob were indicted on federal corruption charges, accused of attempting to sell President Barack Obama's former senate seat.

Rod Blagojevich was eventually convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison. Charges against Rob were dropped.

Rob Blagojevich recounts the experience and describes his tattered relationship with his brother in "Fundraiser A: My Fight for Freedom and Justice," recently published by Northern Illinois University Press.

He'll talk about the book and field questions from the audience during a forum hosted by Amundsen High School, 6 p.m., June 9, 5110 N. Damen Ave.

In an advance review of "Fundraiser A," Chicago magazine's Carol Felsenthal wrote: "Nearly every page reeks of the anxiety that [Robert] and his wife and son suffered."

Click here to RSVP for the event at Amundsen.

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