Former Lead Attorney Wishes Blago Good Luck
The lead attorney at Rod Blagojevich's first trial showed up just before proceedings to wish Blago good luck as jury selection continues.
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The lead attorney at Rod Blagojevich's first trial showed up just before proceedings to wish Blago good luck as jury selection continues.
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As former Gov. Rod Blagojevich sat through the second day of jury selection for his retrial on federal corruption charges, many prospective jurors were expressing concern that serving on an extended trial could cost them their jobs, or in some cases, their homes.
Although media reports indicate that former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is considering the possibility of delivering his own closing argument at his upcoming retrial on federal corruption charges, one expert says it is highly unlikely to happen.
