George Ryan , co-defendant claim they did n't get fair trial in 2006 . Justices refuse to intervene in case , give no reason why . Comment: Justice John Paul Stevens refused last fall to grant bail for the 74-year-old Ryan , a move that would have kept him out of jail to file more appeals . Ryan , a Republican , served as Illinois governor from 1999-2003 .
George Ryan , co-defendant claim they did n't get fair trial in 2006 . Justices refuse to intervene in case , give no reason why . Comment: Ryan , a Republican , served as Illinois governor from 1999-2003 .