Source: Judge approves dropping 3 charges against Blagojevich

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Source: CNN

(CNN) -- A federal judge is set to formally approve three criminal counts being dropped from the corruption case of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a judicial source in Chicago told CNN.

The racketeering, racketeering conspiracy and wire fraud charges were part of a broader indictment against Blagojevich, who faces re-trial in April.

The onetime governor still faces trial on 17 public corruption-related charges.

Prosecutors made the request to drop three charges in a court hearing Thursday, a move the defense has accepted. Judge James Zagel indicated he would grant the motion, and would have to issue a formal, written order.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/02/24/illinois.blagojevich.charges/index.html

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1. wasn't he indicted on three, and those 17 he was not found guilty? Isn't this just a retrial? Not

fair.  But glad them dropped these.  This is what the other
side was doing, not Blago. 

He is innocent, and this was a frame job because he stood up
for unions.