Blagojevich Trial 2011

Blagojevich Jury Chosen

WTTW News | May 2, 2011, 7:00 pm

A jury is seated and opening statements are heard at the retrial of Rod Blagojevich. Elizabeth Brackett was in the courtroom and brings us the latest.

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