Chicago, IL – Lawyers for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich have subpoenaed Rahm Emanuel to testify at Blagojevich’s corruption trial, which is scheduled to open tomorrow, lawyers associated with the case said today.

Emanuel, chief of staff to President Barack Obama, had been expected to be subpoenaed by the former governor.

While he was a U.S. representative from Chicago, Emanuel was recorded in conversations with Blagojevich about Obama’s vacant Senate seat. Blagojevich is accused of offering the seat to the highest bidder.

Emanuel was also an alleged victim of a Blagojevich extortion attempt over a state grant to a school.

Emanuel joins a collection of other politicians subpoenaed by the defense to possibly testify at the high-profile trial.

(Source: Chicago Tribune)