What to expect in the retrial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
By Produced by Eight Forty-Eight, Robert WildeboerWhat to expect in the retrial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
By Produced by Eight Forty-Eight, Robert Wildeboer
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On Wednesday the retrial of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich began with jury selection. The former governor was arrested in 2008, then subsequently impeached and tried.
Eight Forty-Eight took a look at some highlights from the ongoing legal saga – which has more than a few hints of political theater. Host Alison Cuddy then turned to WBEZ Criminal Justice Reporter Robert Wildeboer to find out what to expect in the retrial.
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