You can’t help but like Milorad. He gets up and keeps going - taking positive about how he is going to clear his name. He was arraigned in federal court today and entered a not guilty plea to all 19 counts.
Blagojevich’s comments to TV reporters upon exiting:
I’m innocent of every single accusation [shaking head]. I know what the truth is as it concerns me. I’m glad that this day has started because now we can begin the process of getting the truth out and I clear my name and, uh, vindicate myself. I have great respect fot the court system.
Now we can begin the process of getting the truth out and I can clear my name and vindicate myself. I have not let down my family or the people of Illinois. I am innocent of every single allegation.
More comments: he has not let the People of Illinois down and he will not try his case in the media.
AP
BLAGO: I’m glad this process has finally begun. It’s the end of the beginning in one respect, but it’s the beginning of another aspect , and that is the beginning of my being able to prove my innocence and clear my name.
I want to say this to the people of Illinois. I have not let them down, I never stopped working hard for them, fighting for them, I haven’t let them down and this court proceeding is going to give me a chance to show them that that’s in fact the case.
Blago is free on bond and wants the judge to loosen travel restrictions so he can travel out of the country…for a reality show?
He has only one lawyer at this time, Sheldon Sorosky, who requested the $2M war chest Blago has be freed up to use for his defense. Sorosky has 4-5 additional lawyers willing to sign on as long as they can be paid. Blago’s book - if he ever finishes it - would also provide funds.
Everyone is scheduled to appears before Judge James Zagel again next week.
The Feds are looking to take his house. That is going to piss off some jurors as is going after his wife. Who is going to raise their 2 little girls?
Blagojevich indicted on 19 counts
DOJ Press release announcing indictment
Blago: Fact sheet
Blago: Indictment
Blagojevich statement
Did Burris buy his senate seat directly from barry?
Blagojevich enters not guilty plea
Blagojevich on Reality TV?
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