Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's lawyer wants the state to appoint and pay for attorneys to represent the governor because Attorney General Lisa Madigan has a conflict of interest and can't do it.
Chicago attorney Ed Genson contends that it's Madigan's job to represent the governor in his impeachment and criminal cases. But he says she can't do it because she has asked the state Supreme Court to declare the governor unfit to serve.
Genson on Wednesday disclosed filings seeking court-appointed attorneys for his client. He also filed a motion asking the Illinois House to appoint and pay for lawyers to represent the governor as it considers an impeachment recommendation.
Madigan's office says it will respond soon to Genson's request.
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