Blago Won't Testify as Trial Nears Closing Arguments 1.05K Jim Newell 07/21/10 11:19AM Filed to: Blagosphere Blagosphere Rod Blagojevich Trials Corruption Governors How in hell did ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's lawyers talk him down from taking the stand in his corruption trial? Hypnosis? In any event, his defense has rested, and the trial will move to closing arguments next week. [Image: AP]