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Blagojevich prosecutors ready to rest their case

After just 2 1/2 weeks of testimony, truncated evidence and curtailed questioning, prosecutors said they expect to rest their case on Thursday in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

 

Blagojevich conviction upheld by trial judge

Blagojevich conviction upheld by trial judge

The judge who presided over Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial refused on Wednesday to throw out the conviction of the former Illinois governor on a single count of lying to investigators.

 

Blagojevich Holdout Juror Explains Vote

The lone holdout who prevented jurors in embattled former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's corruption case from reaching a unanimous verdict on more serious charges said her conscience prevented her from siding with the rest of the jury ...

 

Blagojevich Retrial Set For Early Next Year

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's retrial will begin early next year, well after the midterm Congressional elections this fall. Federal Judge James Zagel said Thursday he would set a retrial date for early January.

 

Blago: Rahm Will Take Stand in Second Trial

Blago: Rahm Will Take Stand in Second Trial

In a second trial on corruption charges, the defense may call Washington officials like White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Sunday.

Senh: Rod Blagojevich sure is entertaining - and unpredictable. He just keeps on raising the stakes.

 

$50 for Blagojevich's autograph

$50 for Blagojevich's autograph

Former Illinois governor finds a novel way to supplement his legal defense fund. Former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich compared himself to a superhero as he stood alongside folks dressed as Superman and Batman at the Chicago Comic Con. Blagojevich said Saturday at the show in suburban Chicago that he draws inspiration from the superheros as he faces his own battles.

Senh: Blagojevich may be a dirt bag, but boy is he interesting. There's no low for him. I wonder if those autographs will sell.

 

In Blagojevich trial, the jury hung on a lone holdout

Only one juror stood in the way of convicting the ex-governor of trying to sell President Obama's former Senate seat. And she may have influenced the outcome of a dozen other counts, jurors say.Jurors in the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod R.

 

Blagojevich found guilty on just one of 24 counts

Blagojevich found guilty on just one of 24 counts

Jury finds former Ill. governor guilty of lying to federal agents; judge says he intends to declare a mistrial on remaining 23 counts.

 

Note Suggests Blagojevich Verdict Is Close

The judge in the corruption trial of Rod Blagojevich asked the defendants on Tuesday to stay within 30 minutes of court, noting that "the tenor" of a note from jurors indicated a verdict could come this week.

 

Blago Jury Indicates They're Deadlocked

Blago Jury Indicates They're Deadlocked

The six men and six women meeting to decide the fate of Rod Blagojevich caused a major stir in the courthouse today with a note sent to the judge: "In a situation when a jury cannot agree on a unanimous decision on given counts, what should the next step be?" The jury says it has "gone beyond reasonable attempts" to reach an agreement. Judge James Zagel told the jury to keep trying... but nobody outside the courtroom knows how long that will take. Zagel apparently did tell the jury that it was okay to agree on some charges if not all, but he wants to know specifically which counts the jury has deadlocked on.

 

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