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Correction: Blagojevich trial storyCHICAGO — In stories June 8 and June 10 about the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, The Associated Press misspelled the surname of the racetrack owner who allegedly was being pressured for a campaign contribution. His correct name is John Johnston, not Johnson.
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