Blagojevich verdict reached on 18 of 20 counts, Blagojevich jury in courtroom this afternoon, June 27, 2011

The Blagojevich trial jury has reached a verdict on 18 of 20 counts. The verdict will be read in the courtroom this afternoon.

Counts 1,2 and 4 were dropped earlier this year.

United States v. Rod R. Blagojevich, 08 CR 888 (N.D. IL)
Amended fact sheet / Second superseding indictment
April 2011 trial
Charges:                               Counts
Wire fraud                           3, 5-13
Attempted extortion       14, 15, 19, 22      
Bribery                                  16, 20
Extortion conspiracy      17, 21
Bribery conspiracy           18, 23
Forfeiture                             Allegation Two
Penalties (maximum on each count): Imprisonment Fine
Wire fraud,
attempted extortion and
extortion conspiracy               20 years $250,000
Bribery                                          10 years $250,000
Bribery conspiracy                  5 years $250,000
The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/iln/hot/us_v_blagojevich/rrb_amended%20fact_sheet_4-2011.pdf