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Bring Your Daughters To Work Trial Day

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Jul 26, 2010 3:44PM

With closing arguments underway in the Blagojevich trial, we couldn't help but notice the last minute ploy by the Blagos, similar to any number of family sitcoms over the years: when in doubt, trot out the kids. Daughters Annie and Amy accompanied Ma and Pa Blagojevich to the courthouse today, their first appearance at the trial. Because nothing says "good parenting" like letting your kids give jurors the "please don't take away my daddy!" puppy dog eyes before the decide his fate.