Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, left, gives the thumbs-up as he leaves his home with his wife Patti in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, for the second day of his sentencing hearing on 18 corruption counts, including trying to …
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Updated: Wednesday, 07 Dec 2011, 1:34 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 07 Dec 2011, 1:34 PM EST
MYFOXNY.COM - Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to14 years in prison on Wednesday.
Blagojevich told the judge that he was "incredibly sorry" for making "terrible mistakes" before hearing his fate.
He was convicted on 18 corruption charges that included trying to sell an appointment to President Barack Obama's old Senate seat.
"I was the governor, and I should have known better," Blagojevich said. "I have nobody to blame but myself."
Blagojevich became emotional when describing the impact the ordeal has had on his family.
"My life is ruined, at least now ... my political career is over, we can't afford the home we live in," he said.
Blagojevich's attorneys admitted for the first time Tuesday that he's guilty, but said the sentence of 15 to 20 years prosecutors wanted was too harsh.
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