PlusRezko Guilty of 16 Counts in Corruption CaseRezko Guilty of 16 Counts in Corruption CaseThe Associated PressTony Rezko, a prominent fundraiser for Sen. Barack Obama and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevic was convicted of fraud and money laundering after a federal trial that gave a glimpse of the pay-to-play politics that has made Illinois infamous. (June 4)[Notes:VO --REZKO WALKING INTO COURT] FOLLOWING A 9-WEEK TRIAL --- JURORS FOUND ILLINOIS POWERBROKER TONY REZKO -- SEEN HERE WEARING A COAT AND TIE --- GUILTY OF FEDERAL FRAUD, MONEY LAUNDERING AND BRIBERY CHARGES. [Notes:SOT -- PATRICK FITZGERALD/U.S. ATTORNEY]anyone who followed the trial of the last couple of months had to be appalled by the conduct that was involved....and we're very gratified that the jury took the time and the effort and care to step up and sort through the evidence...and come to a verdict. [Notes:VO - TRIAL SKETCHES] JURORS FOUND REZKO GUILTY ON 16 OF 24 COUNTS -- INCLUDING SCHEMING TO GET KICKBACKS FROM...