David Ellis, lead prosecutor for Blagojevich's trial in the Illinois State House of Representatives, and a mystery writer who has written a new book, "The Hidden Man," poses for a portrait near the Tribune Tower, August 25, 2009, in ...

Members of the Illinois House of Representatives take part in a committee meeting looking into the impeachment of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)