Rod Blagojevich‘s attorneys will rest their case today without calling a single witness to the stand, according to Robert Blagojevich‘s attorney Michael Ettinger. In addition, the defense has asked Judge James Zagel to wait until Monday for closing arguments.
Walking into the Dirksen Federal Building Wednesday morning, Blagojevich attorneys Sam Adam Sr. and Sam Adam Jr. said they would make a statement after speaking with the judge.
Rod Blagojevich arrived at the courthouse at 9:20 Wednesday accompanied by his wife, Patti, and her sister, State Rep. Deb Mell. Before entering the building, he shook an onlooker’s hand and said, “steadfast, loyal and true.” He did not speak to reporters.
The defense expects to take a total of three days to make their closing arguments. They anticipate an additional day will be dedicated to jury instruction, with attorney Marc Martin, a friend of Adam Sr., possibly being brought in to handle those duties for the former governor’s defense, Ettinger said.