Loading...
RSS feeds allow Web site content to be gathered via feed reader software. Click the subscribe link to obtain the feed URL for this page. The feed will update when new content appears on this page.
Highlights

A collection of news and information related to Christopher Kelly published by this site and its partners.

Sort By: Relevancy | Date | Type
Displaying items 1-12 of 39
» View herald-mail.com items only
    Oct 4, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Cellini sentenced to year and a day in shakedown plot

    Springfield powerbroker William Cellini was sentenced to a year and day in prison today for his role in corruption tied to imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
    Tribune reporter
    Springfield powerbroker William Cellini was sentenced to a year and day in prison today for his role in corruption tied to imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Cellini, 77, a longtime Republican lobbyist and fundraiser, had operated for years...

    Tags: Republican Party, Trials, Springfield, Sangamon County, Elections

    2. Nov 1, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Cellini found guilty of conspiracy, bribery

    William Cellini, Illinois' ultimate political insider who for more than four decades worked quietly behind the scenes to amass wealth and power, was convicted Tuesday for joining an age-old conspiracy scheme that demanded campaign cash for access.
    Tribune reporters
    William Cellini, Illinois' ultimate political insider who for more than four decades worked quietly behind the scenes to amass wealth and power, was convicted Tuesday for joining an age-old conspiracy scheme that demanded campaign cash for access. A...

    Tags: Illinois Governor, Republican Party, Politics, James Robert Thompson, Prosecution

    3. Sep 24, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Longtime power broker faces trial in Blagojevich scandal

    William Cellini's influence behind the scenes in Illinois politics and government has grown over four decades as he turned contacts and access into contracts and cash with a reach that left some envious and others awed.
    William Cellini's influence behind the scenes in Illinois politics and government has grown over four decades as he turned contacts and access into contracts and cash with a reach that left some envious and others awed. He has arguably been the most...

    Tags: Blackmail and Extortion, Republican Party, Politics, Court Preliminary, Springfield

    4. Oct 3, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Last Blagojevich-linked trial set to begin today

    The last scheduled trial arising from the pay-to-play scandal that toppled former Gov. Rod Blagojevich begins today in Chicago's federal courthouse, this time with a longtime Springfield power broker on the hot seat.
    Tribune reporter
    The last scheduled trial arising from the pay-to-play scandal that toppled former Gov. Rod Blagojevich begins today in Chicago's federal courthouse, this time with a longtime Springfield power broker on the hot seat. William Cellini is charged with...

    Tags: Blackmail and Extortion, Government, Republican Party, Politics, Substance Abuse

    5. Oct 5, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Defense, U.S. disagree if Cellini was shaking down or helping

    After listening to a federal prosecutor for nearly 40 minutes lay out how Springfield power broker William Cellini allegedly plotted to extort campaign cash from a Hollywood producer, veteran attorney Dan Webb stood up and put a decidedly different spin on the story.
    Tribune reporter
    After listening to a federal prosecutor for nearly 40 minutes lay out how Springfield power broker William Cellini allegedly plotted to extort campaign cash from a Hollywood producer, veteran attorney Dan Webb stood up and put a decidedly different spin...

    Tags: Blackmail and Extortion, Government, Organized Crime, Politics, Substance Abuse

    6. Oct 13, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. First wiretaps played in trial of longtime Springfield power broker

    For days, jurors have heard how Springfield power broker William Cellini's formidable reach and connections in Illinois politics spanned the decades and earned him millions of dollars.
    Tribune reporter
    For days, jurors have heard how Springfield power broker William Cellini's formidable reach and connections in Illinois politics spanned the decades and earned him millions of dollars. On Thursday, they finally listened to details about the alleged...

    Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Substance Abuse, Springfield, Trials, Tony Rezko

    7. Oct 19, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Cross-examination of star witness in Cellini trial expected to end today

    Attorneys for Springfield power broker William Cellini, on trial for attempted extortion, could wrap up their cross-examination of the government's star witness today.
    Tribune reporter
    Attorneys for Springfield power broker William Cellini, on trial for attempted extortion, could wrap up their cross-examination of the government's star witness today. Stuart Levine has been on the witness stand for five days. Cellini's attorneys spent...

    Tags: Blackmail and Extortion, Organized Crime, Substance Abuse, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Justice System

    8. Oct 19, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Cellini's lawyers attack credibility of witness

    Attorneys for Springfield power broker William Cellini, on trial for attempted extortion, spent much of Tuesday trying to suggest to the jury that the prosecution's case hinges on the interpretations of a star government witness burdened by a deeply troubled past.
    Attorneys for Springfield power broker William Cellini, on trial for attempted extortion, spent much of Tuesday trying to suggest to the jury that the prosecution's case hinges on the interpretations of a star government witness burdened by a deeply...

    Tags: Blackmail and Extortion, Organized Crime, Substance Abuse, Trials, Springfield

    9. Oct 20, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Cellini trial witness: 'I screamed and cursed' about shakedown

    When his multimillion-dollar deal at the Illinois teacher pension board suddenly stalled in Springfield seven years ago, Hollywood producer Thomas Rosenberg turned to an old friend for help.
    Tribune reporter
    When his multimillion-dollar deal at the Illinois teacher pension board suddenly stalled in Springfield seven years ago, Hollywood producer Thomas Rosenberg turned to an old friend for help. William Cellini, a Springfield power broker whom Rosenberg knew...

    Tags: Blackmail and Extortion, Politics, Academy Awards, Springfield, Trials

    10. Oct 19, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Producer sets stage for details of shakedown in Cellini case

    Springfield power broker William Cellini and Hollywood producer Thomas Rosenberg, a Chicago real estate mogul who made it big in Hollywood, often crossed paths and shared much in common over the years, including deep political ties and a powerful reach that earned them both lucrative state business deals.
    Springfield power broker William Cellini and Hollywood producer Thomas Rosenberg, a Chicago real estate mogul who made it big in Hollywood, often crossed paths and shared much in common over the years, including deep political ties and a powerful reach...

    Tags: Blackmail and Extortion, Republican Party, Richard M. Daley, Corporate Crime, Trials

    11. Oct 21, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Hollywood producer testifies of being strong-armed for campaign contribution

    When his multimillion-dollar deal at the Illinois teacher pension board suddenly stalled in Springfield seven years ago, Hollywood producer Thomas Rosenberg turned to an old friend for help. William Cellini, a Springfield power broker whom Rosenberg knew...

    Tags: Blackmail and Extortion, Politics, Academy Awards, Trials, Springfield

    12. Oct 21, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Lawyer: Powerbroker William Cellini won't testify in own defense

    Springfield power broker William Cellini will not testify at his federal trial after all.
    Tribune reporter
    Springfield power broker William Cellini will not testify at his federal trial after all. Cellini’s lawyer, Dan Webb, had raised the possibility that Cellini would take the witness stand. But this afternoon Webb told U.S. District Judge James Zagel...

    Tags: Blackmail and Extortion, Politics, Trials, Academy Awards, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers

 1  2 3 4 • Next >
Original site for Christopher Kelly topic gallery.