Despite efforts by Rep. Jefferson (D-LA) to delay his trial, it appears the proceedings will begin next month. So, we'll have a sitting member of Congress on trial for corruption during the Congressional session. Representatives Ney (R-OH) and Cunningham (R-CA) avoided trials by pleading guilty:
Subpoenas requested this week by government attorneys suggest prosecutors expect Rep. William Jefferson’s (D-La.) trial to go forward on schedule, despite his push to delay it.
The lead attorney prosecuting Jefferson earlier this week requested 10 subpoenas for witnesses to appear and testify on the first day of the trial, which is set for Jan. 16. The subpoena requests come days before U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis III is to hear arguments for and against Jefferson’s request to delay the trial for two to four months. Jefferson has requested a waiver from making an appearance at the court Friday, when his motion to delay his trial on corruption and conspiracy charges will be heard.
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