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Fundraiser Rezko has Jan. 6 corruption sentencing

December 03 12:05:02 PM, Yahoo News

AP - A federal judge on Tuesday set a Jan. 6 sentencing for political fundraiser Tony Rezko, who helped bankroll campaigns for Barack Obama and Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

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