Attorney: Lawyers in ex.-Ill. Gov. Blagojevich’s corruption trial summoned to court
By APTuesday, August 17, 2010
Attorney: Lawyers in Blago case summoned to court
CHICAGO — A lawyer for the brother of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY’-uh-vich) says attorneys in the case have been summoned to the courtroom.
Michael Ettinger, a lawyer for Robert Blagojevich, says he does not know the reason.
It’s the 14th day of deliberations. Jurors had asked earlier Tuesday for advice on filling out their verdict forms, suggesting they are nearing the end of deliberations. They also asked for a copy of the oath they took before deliberating.
Blagojevich has pleaded not guilty to trying to sell or trade President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat and leverage the power of his office for personal gain. His 54-year-old brother, a Nashville, Tenn., businessman, faces four counts and also pleaded not guilty.
