Steve Scott's Blog

After what seems like years of build-up and hype, jury selection finally begins this morning, in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois Governor George Ryan.

Ryan is accused of taking cash and gifts for himself, in exchange for state contracts for his cronies...then lying about it to the feds...and not paying taxes on it to the IRS. The allegations date back to Ryan's days as Illinois Secretary of State.

Ryan has maintained his innocence (Hell no, I didn't know about it!)...and says he plans to testify in his own defense. We'll see about that.

It could be an interesting four months. Stay tuned...