Jurors may have a Blagojevich verdict soon

On their 14th day of deliberations, the six-man, six woman jury in the federal corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has indicated that it may have a verdict coming shortly, but that it may be hung on at least some of the counts.

The jurors had two questions for Judge James Zagel Tuesday morning.

In the first, they asked if they could have a copy of the oath they took when they were sent to deliberate July. 29.

Zagel told attorneys at an 11:30 a.m. hearing that he decided to deliver the card that was read to them, which tells the jurors to "well and truly try to render a true verdict."

The jurors also wanted to know how they should fill out a verdict form if they are unable to reach a unanimous verdict on some of the counts.

Zagel said he instructed the jurors to write a single statement on the top of the verdict form, indicating which counts they have come to a conclusion on, leaving the others blank.

With the questions indicating "at least a possibility of a verdict this week," Zagel said he issued an order requiring Rod Blagojevich and his brother, Robert, to be within 30 minutes of the courthouse at all times.

Neither of the brothers were present at Tuesday's hearing.

Monday, jurors asked for the transcript of former Deputy Gov. Bradley Tusk, a request the judge decided to grant.