Blagojevich Trial 2010

Former Blagojevich Aide in Court

WTTW News | July 8, 2009, 7:00 pm

John Harris, Rod Blagojevich's one-time chief of staff, has turned against his former boss. Rich Samuels tells us what happened today when he appeared in court.

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