Blagojevich's lead defense lawyer to resign"impeachment vote was politically motivated" my lilly white ass. The guy is corrupt. Chicago is bidness as usual -- why should we be surprised. If Blago goes to prison, he will be the fourth of the last eight governers to do so. Posted by DaveH at January 24, 2009 9:54 AM
Prominent Chicago defense lawyer Ed Genson said Friday he intends to resign as attorney for embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in the criminal case against the governor.
"I never require a client to do what I say but I do require them to at least listen to what I say. ... I wish the governor good luck and godspeed," Genson said in brief remarks to reporters.
Genson would not elaborate on his reasons for withdrawing from the case or any conversations he had with Blagojevich about his leaving the case.
Genson had headed Blagojevich's defense team since soon after the governor was arrested on December 9 on federal corruption charges. Among other allegations, federal prosecutors said the governor tried to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President Obama.
Genson represented Blagojevich during proceedings in the Illinois state House in which legislators voted to impeach the governor. But on January 16, the U.S. attorney's office in the Northern District of Illinois said Genson would not represent Blagojevich in his state Senate impeachment trial. No explanation was given.
Blagojevich has denied any wrongdoing and said the House impeachment vote was politically motivated.
I'll bet the attorney withdrew, because he wasn't getting paid.
Posted by: Jim - PRS at January 24, 2009 6:37 PM