Blagojevich now seeking Trump clemency for former Indiana politician convicted in vote-buying scheme

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is hoping to parlay his access to President Donald Trump into a moneymaking clemency ask for Frank Kollintzas, a former Indiana city councilman who allegedly fled to Greece after being convicted in a vote-buying scheme. Trump in February 2025 issued a full and unconditional pardon to Blagojevich after commuting his 14-year sentence for political corruption charges. Now, according to a federal lobbying disclosure form first reported by NBC News, Blagojevich…