Judge Denies Blagojevich's Motion to Nullify Conviction:  The AP reports a federal judge in Chicago today denied former Governor Rod Blagojevich's motion to deny his August conviction.  The judge rejected the argument that Blagojevich's conviction was due in part to prosecutorial misconduct, noting that defendants often make such claims in the absence of a colorable legal or factual challenge.  Blogojevich faces up to five years in prison.

Tourette's Syndrome Defense:  Jennifer Mee, a 19-year-old once famous for her five-week bout of hiccups, was charged last weekend with the first-degree murder of Shannon Griffin.  Her lawyer now claims he might present a Tourette's syndrome defense, citing hiccups as a symptom of the condition.  The AP has this story.

Federal Judge Enjoins Massachusetts "Anti-Sexting" Law:  A federal district judge in Massachusetts today granted a preliminary injunction of a new state law aimed at protecting children from online predators, reports the AP.  Earlier this year, the state's high court ruled that the law outlawing dissemination of harmful materials to minors did not cover electronic communications such as text messages or emails.  The state legislature passed a new law to fill in these gaps.  The ACLU and several other groups challenged the amendments, claiming their broad language included material on the internet that adults have a right to view, even if harmful to minors.  Judge Rya Zobel agreed, finding that the new law "without question" violates the First Amendment