The federal government on Tuesday rested its case in the corruption trial of Rod Blagojevich, but the former Illinois governor’s attorneys are doing anything but, as they try to reverse the picture of the power and money-hungry politician drawn by the prosecution.
Prosecutors spent five weeks playing wiretaps and questioning some of Blagojevich’s closest associates about their former boss’ motives, work ethic and character. Tuesday was no different with one of Rod Blagojevich’s closest associates taking the stand. Lobbyist John Wyma was the first to turn on him and he said it had everything to do with the former Illinois governor’s fund-raising tactics.
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