Covering the Trial


A panel of journalists discuss the impact the Blagojevich verdict might have on the November elections and more.

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News Analysis: Retrial


The Blagojevich trial, take two. Carol Marin and her panel explore the next steps in the move to retry the former Governor. What will it cost the taxpayers?

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Blagojevich's Lawyer Aaron Goldstein


The former Governor's lawyer explains the defense team's upcoming strategy.

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Blagojevich Jury


We shine a spotlight on the jury who returned yesterday's surprising verdict, including Elizabeth Brackett's in-depth look at the life of jury foreman James Matsumoto. Then, Matsumoto and fellow juror Ralph Schindler join us live to discuss what took place during deliberations.

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Deadlocked Jury


The jury took 14 days to come to this decision--unanimous on just one count. A jury specialist discusses the verdict and what the next jury might face.

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Trial Recap


How did it come to this? We look back at the run-up to the trial.

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Legal Reaction


Eddie Arruza and his panel of former assistant U.S. attorneys and defense attorneys discuss the verdict.

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Sam Adam, Jr.


Blagojevich's lead attorney Sam Adam, Jr. reacts to today's verdict.

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Blagojevich Trial Verdict


The verdict is in. The jury is hung on all but one count. After a trial that lasted more than 6 weeks and 14 days of jury deliberations, ex-governor Rod Blagojevich is found guilty of just one of the 24 counts against him. Elizabeth Brackett and Carol Marin walk us through all of the action on this historic day.

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Viewer Mail


We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

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