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FORMER Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been indicted for corruption while in office, including trying to sell the US Senate seat that was held by President Barack Obama.

A federal grand jury indicted the 52-year-old Democrat on 16 felony counts, including racketeering conspiracy, wire fraud, extortion conspiracy, attempted extortion and making false statements to federal agents.

Mr Blagojevich, who claims he did nothing wrong and is a victim of a political witch-hunt, has promised to fight the charges in court and has a book contract to tell his side.

If convicted, he faces more than 300 years in prison and at least $4 million in fines, plus restitution, according to the indictment.

He’ll be playing golf tomorrow.