At the close of a four day trial, embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was ousted from office and barred from holding a public office again in Illinois. The Illinois Senate voted 59-0 to convict him of abuse of power. The former governor is now infamous for attempting to sell the senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama.
Republican Sen. Matt Murphy is quoted as saying,"He failed the test of character. He is beneath the dignity of the state of Illinois. He is no longer worthy to be our governor."
Federal prosecutors are expected to indict Blagojevich on corruption charges. Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn, a Democrat and Blagojevich critic, was immediately sworn in as governor.
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