Blagojevich case back in court on defense motions
Posted April 29, 2010 11:00 pm
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's lawyers are headed back to court with just over a month before his corruption trial is due to get under way and a number of issues still undecided -- including whether the judge will issue a subpoena for President Barack Obama.
Federal Judge James Zagel who is to preside over the Blagojevich trial may have something to say about the request for the Obama subpoena and other key issues at the Friday hearing.
Defense attorneys say the president can shed light on the allegation that Blagojevich schemed to use his power as governor to fill Senate vacancies by selling or trading the seat Obama left to go to the White House.
Blagojevich has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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