Blagojevich indicted on 16 felony charges Impeached former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, arrested in December on charges of conspiracy and fraud, was indicted today on 16 felony counts by a federal grand jury, the U.S. attorney's office said. Blagojevich faces charges that include allegedly trying to sell President Obama's vacant U.S. Senate seat. Booted out of office by Illinois lawmakers earlier this year, Blagojevich has denied any wrongdoing. Apr 02