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Sources say they've been notified key Blagojevich probe figure is dead (The Chicago Way)
Chicago Tribune ^ | 9/12/2009 | Jeff Coen

Posted on 09/12/2009 1:29:47 PM PDT by Velveeta

Two sources with knowledge of the situation told the Tribune today they have been notified that Christopher Kelly, a key figure into the federal corruption probe into former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, is dead.

(Excerpt) Read more at newsblogs.chicagotribune.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: 0bamasfault; arkancide; blago; blagojevich; blagojevichrezko; chicago; chicagoway; christopherkelly; illinoisdirtnap; obama; obamacide; obamapals; obamasfault; tonyrezko
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Kelly admitted that bids on the projects were rigged to make certain that his BCI Commercial Roofing Inc. would land the contracts.

In all, the contracts paid Kelly $8.5 million. His profit was $2.5 million, according to the signed plea agreement.

Kelly said that the payments to the consultant were made through third parties. He also admitted that he used thousands of dollars in proceeds from the contracts to pay huge gambling debts.

According to the plea agreement, $47,000 of the sum kicked back to the consultant was billed to now defunct Irving Park Development LLC, managed by Rezmar Inc., a firm run by convicted influence peddler and key Blagojevic fundraiser Tony Rezko.

Kelly then arranged for Rezko Enterprises to pay the consultant, the document said.

Rezko was convicted in June of federal fraud, money laundering and bribery charges following a trial that exposed the corrupt political culture plaguing Illinois. He is now believed to be cooperating with prosecutors as they prepare for the Blagojevich trial, which is set to start June 3.

The plea agreement also said that Kelly paid $700,000, $665,088 of which was derived from the fraud scheme, to Rezko to repay a loan used to buy a house.
http://www.bnd.com/326/story/914397.html


41 posted on 09/12/2009 2:36:22 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: LucyT; STARWISE

Fmr. Governor Rod Blagojevich Releases Statement on the Death of Christopher Kelly

September 12, 2009

“I am deeply saddened to hear that Chris has died. My heart goes out to his wife Carmen, his three daughters Grace, Jacqueline and Claire and his entire family. They are in our prayers.”

The former governor is in New York and is not available for further comment.

http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1644&z=4


42 posted on 09/12/2009 2:54:57 PM PDT by Velveeta
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Former Blagojevich adviser found dead in Burr Ridge home
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September 12, 2009

Former Rod Blagojevich adviser Christopher Kelly, who pled guilty to corruption charges earlier this week, was found dead in his west suburban home Saturday morning, sources said.

Kelly, 51, of 702 Ambriance Drive in Burr Ridge, was found unresponsive in his home and pronounced dead at Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Sources said Kelly family members found Kelly in his home at 7:01 a.m.....
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/burrridge/news/1767513,br-kellydeath-091209-s1.article


43 posted on 09/12/2009 2:56:22 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: Cacique

yeah, I suspect blago is hitting the mattresses.........


44 posted on 09/12/2009 2:57:23 PM PDT by tioga ("You lie!" Joe Wilson 9-9-09)
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Kelly died of an apparent “aspirin overdose,” a law enforcement source said.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/blagojevich/1767469,christopher-kelly-blagojevich-dead-091209.article


45 posted on 09/12/2009 2:58:03 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: fso301

Don’t forget Donald Young.

http://blogs.bet.com/news/newsyoushouldknow/choir-director-at-obama%E2%80%99s-church-is-killed/


46 posted on 09/12/2009 3:07:44 PM PDT by autumnraine (You can't fix stupid, but you can vote it out!)
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To: Velveeta

wouldnt it take a lot of aspirin to die?


47 posted on 09/12/2009 4:18:26 PM PDT by Armedanddangerous (I think youre so full of inconsolable rage you don't care who you hurt)
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To: Armedanddangerous

I’d imagine around 75-100 would do it.

Nasty way to go with the convulsions and all. Certainly not your typical “suicide” drug.

Actually if you’re a chronic aspirin user, you can overdose easier with much less quantity of pills due to the toxicity build-up in the system.


48 posted on 09/12/2009 4:37:21 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: LucyT; STARWISE; hoosiermama; musicman; Pessimist; gusopol3; mockingbyrd; silverleaf; ...

The plot thickens....

Kelly was found in a lumber yard near 173rd Street and Cicero Avenue in Country Club Hills late Friday, said the town’s mayor, Dwight Welch. Kelly ended up at Oak Forest Hospital, where officials alerted authorities of his whereabouts about 3 a.m., Welch said.

Kelly then was transferred by private ambulance to Stroger Hospital at 5:15 a.m. He was treated by doctors and pronounced dead at 10:46 a.m., said hospital spokesman Marcel Bright.

Police found vomit in the lumber yard parking lot, Welch said.

“We are treating this as a death investigation—it’s a possible homicide or suicide, but it’s a high-profile case so we have a homicide level investigation,” Welch said.

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_st/2009/09/sources-say-theyve-been-notified-key-blagojevich-probe-figure-is-dead.html


49 posted on 09/12/2009 5:40:34 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: Velveeta

And FOX got a message from Blago’s publicist around that time. News travels fast.


50 posted on 09/12/2009 5:56:24 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (http://www.muckety.com/7BECFF40501E647D3741343C37265A57.map)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Yes, the timing works as an explanation for Blago’s FOX appearance no-show.


51 posted on 09/12/2009 5:58:48 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: Velveeta
Dead Man Walkin'...
52 posted on 09/12/2009 6:03:07 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

And who’s next?


53 posted on 09/12/2009 6:06:05 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: Velveeta

I have a feeling...that the MSM is hot at it, connecting the dots that lead...to the White House...

Not.


54 posted on 09/12/2009 6:07:16 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Harder to connect if people in the know start dying off at a relatively young age.


55 posted on 09/12/2009 6:09:26 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: FlingWingFlyer
"This sounds like another Chicago politics “teachable moment.”"

You got it!

56 posted on 09/12/2009 6:10:40 PM PDT by Lockbar (March toward the sound of the guns.)
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To: Velveeta

My point is...they won’t even try.


57 posted on 09/12/2009 6:16:27 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: Velveeta

Wait! I thought he was found at his home at 7 am?


58 posted on 09/12/2009 6:32:35 PM PDT by RatsDawg (At least we don't have to worry about riding in Ted Kennedy's car anymore...)
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To: RatsDawg

Those initial reports have changed a tad...


59 posted on 09/12/2009 6:36:10 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: Velveeta

interesting...wonder what story is closer to the truth, if any.


60 posted on 09/12/2009 6:38:39 PM PDT by RatsDawg (At least we don't have to worry about riding in Ted Kennedy's car anymore...)
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