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PROSECUTION RESTS In Blagojevich Trial- Category:Christian_Conservative_News PROSECUTION RESTS In Blagojevich Trial
The defense team of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been caught off guard by how quickly the prosecution is resting its case. Prosecutors have already called their final witness and have indicated they will rest this week. Consequently, the Defense has asked Judge James Zagel for a recess of at least one week. But the logistics involved in re-scheduling the testimony of high level witnesses like White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett are formidable, further complicating matters for the Defense. Zagel has already said he will grant a one week delay under certain circumstances and seemed to indicate that a one week recess would be the maximum allowed.
Also making news is the testimony of lobbyist John Wyma, who testified under oath that Rahm Emanunel contacted him and asked him to approach former governor Blagojevich with a message from then president-elect Barack Obama, saying Obama wanted Blagojevich to appoint Valerie Jarrett to the Senate seat. This is noteworthy because it provides even further evidence that Obama's claim in the days after Blagojevich's arrest on December 9th, 2008 - that he had no contact with the Governor - was a bold face lie. The defense filed a motion to subpoena Obama on April 22nd but it was denied by Judge Zagel. Critics of the president say these inconsistencies bolster the case made in the motion to subpoena him. Notwithstanding the ruling on delay of the trial, Zagel's rulings throughout the trial in matters involving Obama have consistently benefited this temporary occupant of the White House.
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The defense team of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been caught off guard by how quickly the prosecution is resting its case. Prosecutors have already called their final witness and have indicated they will rest this week. Consequently, the Defense has asked Judge James Zagel for a recess of at least one week. But the logistics involved in re-scheduling the testimony of high level witnesses like White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett are formidable, further complicating matters for the Defense. Zagel has already said he will grant a one week delay under certain circumstances and seemed to indicate that a one week recess would be the maximum allowed. 
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