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Blagojevich guilty on 17 of 20 counts

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Jurors in the Rod Blagojevich corruption retrial have found former Gov. Rod Blagojevich guilty of corruption.

The jury found Blagojevich guilty on 17 counts.

They could not reach a verdict on Count 11 - Attempted Extortion -- Solicitation of U.S. congressman and Count 16 - Attempted Extortion - Solicitation of construction executive.

Blagojevich was found not guilty on Count 17 - Bribery - Solicitation of construction executive.