2 former top Blagojevich aides eye guilty pleas
June 25, 2009
Two men charged along with ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich in his corruption case are considering guilty pleas.
Alonzo Monk and John Harris, both of whom served as chief of staff under Blagojevich, both have pleaded not guilty to scheming to use the political muscle of the governor's office to pressure people for campaign contributions.
Monk's attorneys said in court papers Wednesday he plans to change his plea on July 21. Harris' attorney, Terry A. Ekl, told reporters his client may change his plea at a hearing scheduled for July 8.
Harris had been cooperating with prosecutors and published reports said Monk was also cooperating.