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No Perjury Charges Against Burris
The Sangamon County state's attorney finds there is not enough evidence to charge U.S. Sen. Roland W. Burris (D-IL) with perjury for testimony he gave before the Illinois House impeachment committee.

State's Attorney John Schmidt said Friday that, while some of Burris' statements were vague, they wouldn't support a perjury charge.

Burris was appointed to Illinois' vacant Senate seat by former Gov. Rod Blagojevich after the FBI arrested Blagojevich on corruption charges. Those charges include allegations that Blagojevich tried to sell the seat for political donations.

In January, Burris was called before a House committee investigating Blagojevich. Burris initially said he had no contact with Blagojevich or his supporters. Later, he changed his statement, saying he had talked to several aides and had discussed hosting a fundraiser for the governor.

(Illinois Radio Network)
06 19 09 by Newsroom
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