Copyrighted Image? DMCA | While Blagojevich's often crass and arrogant demeanor made it easy for an overzealous U.S. Attorney to paint him as corrupt, Fitzgerald's attempt at character assassination was an irresponsible act that likely had an immeasurable influence on a supposedly unbiased jury. (It certainly had a huge influence in orienting the press corps against Blagojevich and turning many reporters into a cheering gallery for the prosecutors.) |