Former Illinois Governor Blagojevich Vacations at Disney as Indictment Handed Down

WMAQ: Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was charged in a 19-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury today, accusing the impeached governor of “pervasive fraud” that began even before he was elected to his first term.



Blagojevich is charged with 16 felony counts, including racketeering conspiracy, wire fraud, extortion conspiracy, attempted extortion and making false statements to federal agents.



As the indictment was handed down, the disgraced governor was vacationing with his family at a resort in Florida.



The NBC station in Orlando, Fla., caught up with him at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.



“I’m enjoying Disney World with my kids,” Blagojevich said while seated not far from the pool.