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found him guilty of all 11 counts related to try to sell or trade president obama s former senate seat in exchange for a high-paying job. he was also found guilty of trying to shake down executives for campaign contributions. the sweeping verdicts come nearly three years of he was arrested based on hundreds of fbi wiretaps. shortly after, the illinois legislature impeached him. he described his life since then. it has been a lonely time. in the courtroom, he said it was just chat. the prosecution called a federal crime spree. the jury agreed after nine days of deliberation. it is a very different outcome from the trial last year where they were deadlocked on all but one charge that he lied to the fbi. it is likely he will appeal the decision today. a status hearing is set for august 1. it is not clear when the sentencing will happen. he is not allowed to leave chicago without special permission. pamela brown for abc 7 news. you can read more rod blagojevich about rods