In this courtroom sketch, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, foreground, and his wife Patti, left, listen as Blagojevich's defense attorney Carolyn Gurland addresses U.S. District Judge James Zagel during his sentencing hearing at federal court in Chicago today. Blagojevich was convicted on 18 corruption counts that include trying to sell or trade an appointment to President Barack Obama's former Senate seat. Reuters story here. (AP Photo/Tom Gianni)