Federal prosecutors asked a federal judge on Wednesday to sentence former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich to 15 to 20 years in prison for his corruption conviction.His lawyers say that's too harsh, and even the former prosecutor in former Gov. George Ryan's case thinks that's too long. Elizabeth Brackett reports on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm.

Judge James Zagel is scheduled to sentence Blagojevich next week.

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Chicago Tribune article on prosecutors wanting 15-20 years for Blagojevich

Chicago Sun-Times article on Feds request for 15-20 years in prison for Blagojevich

Crain's Chicago Business blog on prosecutors request for Blago's prison time

File Attachments:

Blagojevich government's sentencing memorandum.pdf

Blagojevich government's objections to presentence report.pdf

Blagojevich submission in response to presentence report.pdf