Impeached Governor Blagojevich Looking Forward to Day in Court

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Impeached Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich says his rights are being trampled, and says the way the impeachment case was brought against him meant it had no real evidence.

Blagojevich said that under the current rules, there is no evidence being brought to bear and he is not being allowed to fight his case, so he is refusing to take part in the impeachment process.

"If they can do this to a governor, they can do this to any citizen in Illinois," said Blagojevich.

"Under these rules, I'm not getting a fair trial."

Blagojevich says the process should have fundamental fairness and the same rights guaranteed under the constitution. He used a number of cowboy analogies in order to show how he was not getting a fair chance.

He also called on local editorial boards of newspapers to back his cause, and on senators to change rules so he can challenge the charges and bring witnesses.

When questioned by reporters as to why he had stayed on as Governor, Blagojevich stated he would be violating his oath of office not to fight what he saw as unjust charges.

"I look forward to my day in court."

"This will have a chilling effect on every Governor in the future," said Blagojevich.