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DeepModem Mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-15-08 04:46 PM
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Blagojevich tapes have potential witnesses speaking out
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

When it comes to coming clean, nothing is as motivating as a wiretap.

Last week's revelation that Gov. Blagojevich was secretly recorded in his campaign office and on his home phone has prompted more than a dozen potential witnesses in recent days to come forward. They've been calling investigators and defense lawyers to talk about deals or discussions they've had with Blagojevich.

One prominent criminal defense attorney, who asked not to be named, said he alone received calls from three potential clients claiming to be victims of pay-to-play schemes under the governor.

"This is something they've been carrying around that they finally want to talk about," the attorney said.

Other lawyers say they've been contacted by potential witnesses or subjects of the investigation who believe they are discussed in the complaint or who believe they may have been recorded....

Read more: http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/blagojevich/1330610,CST-NWS-impeachside14.article
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stillcool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-15-08 04:55 PM
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1. Criminal Defense Attorney..
now that's interesting. Are his clients in jail?
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