Breaking: Former Illinois governor sentenced to 6 1/2 years
RAW STORYPublished: Wednesday September 6, 2006
George Ryan, the former governor of Illinois has been sentenced to six and one half years in prison for his conviction on federal racketeering charges, MSNBC is reporting.
Ryan, a Republican, was noted for his strong opposition to capital punishment, except in the most heinous of cases. In 2000, much to the chagrin of his supporters, Ryan issued a moratorium on all executions in the state. "We have now freed more people than we have put to death under our system — 13 people have been exonerated and 12 have been put to death.
There is a flaw in the system, without question, and it needs to be studied," he said at the time.
Ryan opted out of a reelection run in 2002. The following year he was indicted on 18 counts of racketeering, conspiracy and fraud. The charges stemmed from actions Ryan took as Illinois Secretary of State. Ryan was convicted of selling government licences illegally and the awarding of improper contracts and leases.
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George Ryan, the former governor of Illinois has been sentenced to six and one half years in prison for his conviction on federal racketeering charges, MSNBC is reporting.
Ryan, a Republican, was noted for his strong opposition to capital punishment, except in the most heinous of cases. In 2000, much to the chagrin of his supporters, Ryan issued a moratorium on all executions in the state. "We have now freed more people than we have put to death under our system — 13 people have been exonerated and 12 have been put to death.
There is a flaw in the system, without question, and it needs to be studied," he said at the time.
Ryan opted out of a reelection run in 2002. The following year he was indicted on 18 counts of racketeering, conspiracy and fraud. The charges stemmed from actions Ryan took as Illinois Secretary of State. Ryan was convicted of selling government licences illegally and the awarding of improper contracts and leases.
DEVELOPING....
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