The future of Rod Blagojevich is a tad bit clearer this morning. At a public status hearing yesterday, Judge James Zagel announced that the ex-governor’s re-trial will likely start sometime in January 2011. But the bigger reveal is that his co-defendant and brother is now totally free to go. The government dismissed all charges against Robert Blagojevich. What remains unclear is who will defend Blagojevich – and who will foot the bill. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Collins discusses what’s ahead.

Unfortunately, we experienced technical difficulties that made this interview inaudible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Music Button: DJ Jesse De La Pena spins Joni Rewind (feat. Estelle) performing “Uptown Rankin”