Posted on 12/16/2008 11:34:57 AM PST by malkee
A committee of the Illinois House considering evidence and testimony in an impeachment inquiry against Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich adjourned its first day of hearings after about an hour on Tuesday, after the governors lawyer and the federal prosecutor seeking to indict him both expressed concerns.
Members of the 21-member committee, appointed Monday, said that United States Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald had asked for them more details about the witnesses the committee planned to call in its hearings. Mr. Fitzgerald asked the committee for a formal letter outlining its plans, indicating some reluctance about having witnesses testify who might harm the federal case.
The lawyer for Mr. Blagojevich, Edward Genson, also objected, saying that he wanted to be present at the proceedings. The committee agreed, and Mr. Genson, who was not at the hearing on Tuesday, said he would be there when the committee reconvenes Wednesday morning.
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Conspiracy to commit a crime is still a crime in/of itself.
He can seize and hold St. Louis without resistance but he'd best not try to advance further.
Can you tell me what Illinois law would be broken if he had actually sold the seat? The whole act is unseemly, but I don’t know that this act, if it were to have gone forward, would have been illegal.
If it wouldn’t be illegal to commit, then it can’t be illegal to conspire.
He is a Democrat, he will stay in.
Cut 'em off at the knees, Fitz. Wrecking your case is probably the plan.
Offer $100 to your local cop in lieu of a speeding ticket. The honest cop will see you in court for speeding and attempted bribery.
“Fitz doesnt want these guys messing up his case.........”
Ya, he wants to mess it up all by himself!
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