Former Ald. Dick Mell reacts to Trumps pardon of son-in-law Blagojevich
A prominent family member of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevichs spoke out Thursday. His father-in-law, Dick Mell, served as a powerful Chicago alderman for nearly 30 years. Fox 32s Paris Schutz caught up with him Thursday afternoon.
The Brief
- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich received a full and unconditional pardon from Donald Trump this week.
- Blagojevich’s father-in-law, Richard Mell, says their past feud is behind them and expressed relief for his daughter and grandchildren.
- Mell commented on political corruption, comparing Blagojevich’s situation to other political scandals.
CHICAGO – Every family has its challenges, but the rift between former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his father-in-law, Richard Mell, played out on a public stage.…