Sorry Tony

Sorry, Tony, no acquittal, no new trial. Can Barack heave a sigh of relief? No way. Sun Times points out the obvious (which escapes the other MSM apparently. And CBS2 Chicago has an attack of conscience conveniently post-election.):

A federal judge has denied Tony Rezko’s plea for an acquittal or new trial, giving the convicted businessman even more incentive to cooperate with the feds.

Judge Amy St. Eve:

“The government introduced substantially more evidence than just the testimony of Stuart Levine to prove defendant Rezko’s criminal conduct, including extensive corroborating wire taps,” St. Eve wrote. “When viewing all of the evidence in the light most favorable to the government, the government proved defendant’s knowledge and intent beyond a reasonable doubt. A new trial is not required in the interest of justice.”

There has been no formal agreement of cooperation to date between Rezko and the Feds, though Rezko has reportedly been cooperating. He's still able to appeal. Next hearing in January--before or after the inauguration? Lucky for Barack he has Rahmbo to act as his Haldeman and Erlichman combined. (Oh no, wiretaps!)