Published 12/10/2008
by CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
at CNN Political Ticker
Jackson told reporters Wednesday he never authorized anyone to offer Blagojevich money for his appointment.
(CNN) – A law enforcement official connected to the investigation into Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich confirmed Wednesday that the person referred to in a FBI affidavit as "Senate Candidate 5″ is Jackson.
The law enforcement official said there was no evidence — [...]
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