You can accuse former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich of a lot of things, but you can’t say he’s not a family man. The defense began their case yesterday, and testimony came from the ex-governor’s brother and sister-in-law. So, what exactly went down? Andy Shaw, head of the Better Government Association, is following the trial for Eight Forty-Eight.

Music Button: Sly and the Family Stone performing “Family Affair” from the release There’s a Riot Goin On (Epic)