Blagojevich Trial: Jurors Ask For Witness Transcripts, Judge Will Allow Them To See Some

(AP) -- Jurors deliberating for a third day at the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich have asked if it is possible to receive transcripts of witness testimony.

Judge James Zagel told attorneys Friday that he'd say jurors could receive specific transcripts of specific testimony, and that compiling transcripts would take time.

Blagojevich attorney Sheldon Sorosky alluded to the fact that only the prosecution presented witnesses. He told Zagel that providing all transcripts would amount to presenting the entire prosecution again.

Blagojevich has pleaded not guilty to charges that include trying to sell or trade the nomination to President Barack Obama's old Senate seat.

Zagel also dismissed a mistrial motion filed by the defense.

Comments

[JackTheSkipper]

11:21 AM on 08/01/2010

The prosecution hasn't proven anything in this case. I don't know why the jury wants to see the transcripts. Probably to make sure they have their defense ready when they announce Blogo is not guilty of all the charges.

[1oldhippie]

06:06 PM on 07/30/2010

Can we hit rewind?

[jayevans20]

05:34 PM on 07/30/2010

If he was guilty, they would have gave that verdict already.

[VOTER]

07:11 PM on 07/30/2010

I think you are correct, however it is going to be a L O N G
weekend for the Mr. & Mrs. Blago.

[naschkatze]

12:12 PM on 07/31/2010

My hunch too.

[BillyClub]

03:13 PM on 07/30/2010

Who knows what will happen in this case? Blago could have (no pun intended) a lucky
hair day!

[VOTER]

07:12 PM on 07/30/2010

LOL