Ill. Gov. Blagojevich Talks to Reporters for First Time Since Arrest in Chicago
Sheldon Sorosky (L) and Sam Adam Jr., attorneys for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, take questions from reporters during a news conference on December 19, 2008 in Chicago. Blagojevich gave his first public statement since his December 9 arrest on federal corruption charges. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)
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