US governor snubs impeachment trial for TV interviews

The state impeachment trial of Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich will take place today – without the politician.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2009 - 08:58

The state impeachment trial of Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich will take place today – without the politician.

Defiant Mr Blagojevich will be speaking to TV talk show hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Larry King instead of facing the state Senate.

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