Blagojevich takes stand to testify in own defense
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
CHICAGO (AP) -- Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has taken the stand to testify in his own defense at his corruption retrial.
Blagojevich began addressing jurors in Chicago on Thursday morning.
He's introduced himself by saying "I used to be your governor" and "I'm here today to tell you the truth."
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