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President Trump commuted the sentence of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted of corruption charges. Trump also pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., former owner of the San Francisco 49ers, involved in a gambling fraud scandal. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to face a corruption trial shortly after Israel's national elections. He faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust but denies any wrongdoing.

What was Rod Blagojevich convicted of?

• Embezzlement

• Corruption charges

• Tax evasion

• Money laundering

What was the expected release year for Rod Blagojevich before his sentence was commuted?

• 2025

• 2022

• 2024

• 2023

What crime did Edward DeBartolo Jr. plead guilty to?

• Bribery

• Failing to report a felony

• Tax fraud

• Insider trading

What did Edward DeBartolo Jr. receive in exchange for his payment to Edwin Edwards?

• A sports team

• A casino license

• A riverboat gambling license

• A real estate property

What charges is Benjamin Netanyahu facing in his corruption trial?

• Embezzlement and insider trading

• Forgery and perjury

• Bribery, fraud, and breach of trust

• Tax evasion and money laundering