Posted on 08/16/2010 3:35:54 PM PDT by STARWISE
It was a quiet afternoon here at the Dirksen Building, following this morning's jury question.
And now, the jurors have headed home, concluding their 13th day of deliberations. They'll be back in the morning.
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Murky outcome at Blagojevich trial now more likely
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If they can reach verdicts on only a few counts, that Prosecutors could try Blagojevich again on those counts. But there are pitfalls. "They might just spend taxpayer money on another trial - and then just get the same outcome," said Turner. "If this jury can't seem to reach a verdict - it should send a message to prosecution: This case is not very strong."
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald and his team may have a strong incentive to take Blagojevich back to court - especially if he's found guilty on just one or two lesser charges.
"If it's just one or two counts, prosecutors won't say it's a defeat but it would be," Turner said. "The jury will be saying, 'Mr. Fitzgerald, you were wrong.'"
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I'll say it: you overplayed your hand, Fitzie, you drama queen, Elliot Ness wannabe, and stopped your investigation just short of criminal involvement of some major powerful players in your local and federal backyard. What say you, Fitzie ? Pride before the fall .. or the predictable "promotion?"
** Fitzie must be getting just a wee bit antsy ..
They’ve headed home to see what all awaits them in the way of goodies? LOL.
what if they came back with two not guilties?
not guilty frees blago to never shut up!
ML/NJ
“Elliot Ness wannabe”..now that’s funny. Oh, to be a fly on the wall of the jury room.
They’ve headed home to see what all awaits them in the way of goodies? LOL.
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Hah!
I wonder what is taking them so long? Blago isn’t as dumb as he looks is he?
I’m rooting for him, also.
I don’t know, if he skates I think he’ll either shut up or be shut up.
I’d love to see Fitz humiliated. Corrupt lawmen are even more despicable than corrupt politicians imho.
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