CHICAGO — A jury in the corruption case against Rod Blagojevich found the former governor of Illinois guilty of 17 of the 20 counts against him.

The 54-year-old former politician was found guilty of 10 charges related to wire fraud. Each of the charges carries a maximum penalty of 20 years.

The jury found him not guilty of one charge — attempted bribery — and deadlocked on two charges of attempted extortion.