Lawyer for Blagojevich’s brother says he’ll rest if ex-governor’s side calls no witnesses
By APTuesday, July 20, 2010
Blagojevich brother’s lawyer says he may rest case
CHICAGO — An attorney for Rod Blagojevich’s brother has told the judge in the ousted governor’s corruption case that his side will rest if his brother’s attorneys call no witnesses.
Michael Ettinger, a lawyer for Robert Blagojevich, said he was going to rest if Rod Blagojevich’s attorneys don’t put on any witnesses.
If the ousted governor did not testify, if would be a sharp departure from what he has been saying, that he wants to take the stand to tell his side.
After the attorneys huddled for a private discussion, Judge James B. Zagel adjourned court early without explanation. Court will resume Wednesday.
Both Blagojevich brothers have pleaded not guilty to a scheme to sell or trade the Senate seat that President-elect Barack Obama was giving up to move to the White House.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Finance Improprieties, Campaigns, Chicago, North America, United States
