Blagojevich trial, Justice Stevens asks prosecutors to respond

From the Chicago Tribune May 21, 2010.

“Justice Stevens asks prosecutors to respond to Blagojevich request to delay corruption trial”

“U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens gave federal prosecutors one week to respond to ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s request to delay his corruption trial.

Stevens on Friday told the government to respond by May 28. The trial of Blagojevich and his brother, Robert Blagojevich, is scheduled to begin June 3.”

“Requests to delay the trial already were denied by the trial judge and the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.”

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http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-ap-il–blagojevich-corruptioncase,0,7570538.story