Blago: Rahm Will Take Stand In Second Trial

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Sun, 08/22/2010 - 10:34am

Blago: Rahm Will Take Stand in Second Trial

Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says his defense will call several Washington heavyweights — including the White House chief of staff — to prove his innocence in a second corruption trialFULL COVERAGE: Blago Corruption Case

Senh: Rod Blagojevich sure is entertaining - and unpredictable. He just keeps on raising the stakes.

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