Supreme Court Says No to Former Gov. Ryan
By: Administrator
Updated: February 19, 2013
The U.S. Supreme court Tuesday refused to hear former Illinois Governor George Ryan's appeal
of his conviction and sentencing on racketeering and fraud charges. Ryan was recently released
from federal prison.Since his 2005 conviction, Ryan has filed numerous legal challenges. Last
August, the 7th U S Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Ryan's appeal. Ryan is now living at home
under home confinement but is allowed to leave for a short time on weekends.
