Rod Blagojevich on Trial

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich talks to members of the media at the Federal Court building, Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Chicago after his defense rested without calling any witnesses. Blagojevich is accused of scheming to sell or trade President Obama's old Senate seat for personal gain. At right is his wife, Patti.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, left, and his wife, Patti, arrive at the Federal Court building, Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Chicago. Blagojevich is accused of scheming to sell or trade President Obama's old Senate seat for personal gain.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his wife, Patti, arrive at the Federal Court building, Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Chicago. The impeached governor's attorneys dropped a bombshell at the end of the day Tuesday when they said they could rest their case without calling a single witness, including Blagojevich, who has loudly insisted for months on television, radio and even to bystanders outside the courthouse that he would speak directly to jurors.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich talks to members of the media, with his wife, Patti, next to him, at the Federal Court building, Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Chicago after his defense rested without calling any witnesses.

Attorney for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Sam Adam Jr. talks to members of the media at the Federal Court building, Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Chicago after his defense rested without calling any witnesses.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich shakes hands with a supporter, Art Hamill, Chicago fireman, upon his arrival at the Federal Court building, Tuesday, July 20, 2010, as his wife Patti, right, enters the building.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich departs the Federal Court building holding a dummy newspaper page given to him after he didi not testify in his federal corruption trial Tuesday, July 20, 2010, in Chicago.

Rob Blagojevich, brother of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, departs the Federal Court building after testifying in his and his brother's federal corruption trial Tuesday, July 20, 2010, in Chicago.

Attorneys for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Sam Adam, left, and Sam Adam Jr. arrive at the Federal Court building, Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Chicago.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrives at the Federal Court building, Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Chicago.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, left, walks over with his wife, Patti, to talk to members of the media, after his defense team rested without calling any witnesses in his federal corruption trial Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in Chicago.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, left, and his wife Patti, right, arrive at the Federal Court building with their daughters Annie, front holding Patti's hand, and Amy, Monday, July 26, 2010, in Chicago.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrives at the Federal Court building, Monday, July 26, 2010, in Chicago.

Former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrives at the Federal Court building with his daughter Amy, Monday, July 26, 2010, in Chicago.

Former Ill. Gov.l Rod Blagojevich listens to his wife, Patti, talk to reporters after they arrived for opening day of his trial on corruption charges at the Dirksen Federal Building on June 3, 2010, in Chicago.

Robert Blagojevich, brother of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, leaves court June 8, 2010, in Chicago, Illinois. Robert is on trial along with his brother on corruption charges.

Sheldon Sorosky, attorney for former Ill. Gov.Rod Blagojevich, speaks to the media outside of the Dirksen Federal Building on June 3, 2010, in Chicago.

Former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrives for opening day of his corruption trial at the Dirksen Federal Building on June 14, 2010, in Chicago.