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Surprise: Ex-Gov. Blago May Not Testify After All in Fed Trial

allan15 years ago12 years ago03 mins

UPDATE: Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich did not testify in court this morning, as his defense team rested without calling a witness. Closing arguments are scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. Monday. “It is my decision, judge,” Blagojevich said, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. “I made the decision freely.” Before the trial, the ex-governor…

Fed Judge in ex-Gov. Blagojevich Case is Actor and Novelist

allan16 years ago16 years ago03 mins

Ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich won’t be the only true character in the courtroom when his public corruption trial begins in June. The judge presiding over the case has quite a background. MIKE ROBINSON The Associated Press CHICAGO – Judge James B. Zagel has meted out justice on the silver screen and masterminded a bank robbery in…