The U.S. Supreme Court rejected former Illinois Gov. George Ryan's appeal of his federal racketeering and fraud conviction Tuesday, all but assuring the 74-year-old will serve out his 61/2-year federal prison sentence.
The justices made no comment on their action in response to Ryan's claim that he and his co-defendant, businessman Larry Warner, didn't receive a fair trial.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Convicted Felon Illinois Governor Ryan Loses Appeal
The Chicago Sun-Times reports:
