For $200:
Indicted while governor for embezzling $600,000 and running a money-laundering scheme
as state treasurer, he was acquitted and later went on to pardon or parole over 1,000 felons,
as well as 20 members of the Communist Labor Party.
[Answer: Who is Len Small?]
For $400:
He was convicted of bank fraud, perjury, and making false statements and served seven years
in prison.
[Answer: Who is Dan Walker?]
For $600:
While serving as a federal judge, this former governor was convicted of 17 counts of bribery,
conspiracy, perjury, and other charges after a race track owner deducted the value of her stock
bribe to him on her federal income tax return.
Daily Double question: This future Illinois governor was the U.S. attorney who prosecuted him.
[Answer: Who is Otto Kerner? Daily Double answer: Who is Jim Thompson?]
For $800:
He was found guilty on all 18 counts of steering state business for bribes, obstructing
corruption-fighting efforts to protect political fundraising, and misusing state resources
for political gain.
[Answer: Who is George Ryan?]
For $1000:
Acquitted of charges of tax evasion in 1965, he later went on to become a member of the
Illinois Civil Service Commission.
[Answer: Who is William Stratton?]
Double Jeopardy question: Rod Blagojevich enjoys this special honor among
indicted Illinois governors.
[Answer: Who was the only governor to be arrested at home?]
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