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Fitzgerald Asks for More Time in Blago Case

Citing complexities, attorney seeks to push back Jan. 7 deadline

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 31, 2008 11:00 AM CST

(Newser) – US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has asked for more time to bring his indictment against Rod Blagojevich, citing the complexity of the case and holiday distractions as the reasons for the hold up. Unless he gets the extension, Fitzgerald will have to present his evidence to the grand jury on Jan. 7. Lawyers for Blagojevich have no objections to the delay, Fitzgerald told the judge.

U.S Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald announces the indictment and arrest of retired Chicago police commander Jon Burge in this file photo.
U.S Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald announces the indictment and arrest of retired Chicago police commander Jon Burge in this file photo.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich has some final words for the media after he announces his choice of former Ill. Attorney General Roland Burris to fill Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat Tuesday in Chicago.
Rod Blagojevich has some final words for the media after he announces his choice of former Ill. Attorney General Roland Burris to fill Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat Tuesday in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald talks about the criminal complaint against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges during a news conference in Chicago, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008.
US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald talks about the criminal complaint against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges during a news conference in Chicago, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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