Rod Blagojevich was denied a once in a lifetime shot at stardom…playing himself.
US District Court Judge James Zagel denied Blago’s request to participate in the NBC reality show: “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” He said he had “sympathy for his financial straits” but didn’t have faith that things wouldn’t not got wrong — even though NBC was willing to pay for two security guards to watch him 24/7.
The Judge went on to say: “I don’t think the defendant fully understands, nor could he understand…the position he finds himself in” and that Blago should spend the time reading the case against him.
But the hairy fox did budge the judge a tad on whether his frozen campaign funds ($2M) might be freed up to pay for his trial. Max cash blago could have made was $123K. Say what you will - underneath that hair is a very clever political brain. The hearing is set for May 1.
And why would blago flee? He would get publicity but he wouldn’t be able to take part in it. And he would have to change his hair, which isn’t going to happen until he goes to prison.
He didn’t even have to show up in court today but he held court with his supporters and the media, smiling and waving. Here are a few:
I know what the truth is concerning me.
This is another day in the big city.
I didn’t let you down!
I’ve done absolutely nothing wrong.
Want to get on TV?
I am innocent of every allegation.
How are you, ma’am? Let me say, hi. [hugged her]
I want to vindicate myself.
Joked about his lawyer, Sheldon Sorosky.
I have great confidence in Shelly. [laughs] Look at him. Look how he’s handling all of you guys by himself!
And he made sure to let folks know that they screw him - he’s going to screw them back…including barry.
I am a lawyer. I am going to be very active. I know a lot of things about me and about how I operate,
I can provide insight on how the system of government works in Illinois.
Best line was about Elvis, of course:
Gotta love NBC though. Elvis has his comeback concert at NBC in ‘68!
NBC Statement re: no Blago
Official blago statement re: no Costa Rica
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