Reporting with Natasha Korecki
As the jury is brought in for instructions, Patti Blagojevich is sitting in the front row, knitting.
Over a break, Sam Adam Jr., who turns 38 today, said he's lost 32 pounds since May 1. He got on the scale yesterday, he said.
"My dad and I don't eat lunch," he said.
Someone suggested he celebrate his birthday with a cheeseburger.
"I want to keep it off," he said, running a hand over his suit.
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Natasha Korecki is the Federal Courts Reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, covering federal news, corruption investigations and trials.
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natasha, you're the best!
hang in there, this circus is almost over :)
What is with the special treatment? Knitting needles are definitely not allowed in a Court House!
Maybe Mrs. B was knitting her husband a orange jumpsuit.