SPRINGFIELD -- The prosecutor in Gov. Rod Blagojevich's upcoming Senate impeachment trial said today he wants to present more than a dozen witnesses, including an FBI agent involved in the federal corruption case against the governor.
But Blagojevich, who was impeached by the Illinois House and ordered to stand trial in the Senate beginning Monday, chose not to respond to a deadline for seeking witnesses, documents or other materials to be used in his defense. Last week, Blagojevich's criminal defense lawyers said the governor agreed that they should not take part in the impeachment trial, which one likened to a "lynching."
A conviction by the Illinois Senate would result in Blagojevich's removal from office. Lawmakers had predicted the trial could last three weeks but said Wednesday it could be faster if the governor declines to put on a case.
David Ellis, the specially designated House prosecutor, sought Senate approval to subpoena FBI agent Daniel Cain as a witness. Cain was the author of an affidavit filed along with federal criminal charges against Blagojevich that resulted in the governor's arrest on Dec. 9.
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A conviction by the Illinois Senate would result in Blagojevich's removal from office. Lawmakers had predicted the trial could last three weeks but said Wednesday it could be faster if the governor declines to put on a case.
David Ellis, the specially designated House prosecutor, sought Senate approval to subpoena FBI agent Daniel Cain as a witness. Cain was the author of an affidavit filed along with federal criminal charges against Blagojevich that resulted in the governor's arrest on Dec. 9.
Read on.
2 comments:
Rumors have it by the end of next week it will be Gov Pat Quinn
Good news TGCN. I worry about Mr. Kitty with so much trouble in Chicago. Illinois has a President from the State and everyone should be proud and not have all this negative Media attention. I know Obama wants to help his State but G=Rod has got to be out. What's Dennis Hastert up to these days?
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