Former Illinois Governor George Ryan made national headlines when he emptied his state’s Death Row with a blanket commutation for 160 condemned inmates in 2003. Ryan called the Illinois death penalty system “arbitrary, capricious — and therefore immoral.”
The former governor is now himself on trial for racketeering and fraud charges, that if convicted, could mean up to 95 years in prison.
Eric Zorn, columnist for the Chicago Tribune gives the latest on the former governor’s trial.
Guests:
Eric Zorn, columnist, The Chicago Tribune.













