DiMasi Trial Could Be Embarrasing For Governor, Celebrity Chef

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April 22, 2011

Former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi, left, leaves federal court after DiMasi was indicted on federal corruption charges in Boston, June 2, 2009. (AP)

Jury selection begins next week in the corruption trial of Sal DiMasi — the third consecutive speaker of the Massachusetts House to face federal indictment.

The witness list for the defense was just released and it includes a host of familiar names from Gov. Deval Patrick to Chef Todd English.

The Boston Globe's Milton Valencia joins us to preview the coming courtroom drama.

Guest:

Milton Valencia, reporter, Boston Globe

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This program aired on April 22, 2011.