(AP) – The trial of a former Arkansas state senator and two
others on corruption charges is being delayed.
others on corruption charges is being delayed.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that a federal judge in
Fayetteville on Tuesday postponed the trial of Republican former Sen. Jon Woods,
Ecclesia College President Oren Paris III and consultant Randell Shelton Jr.
until Dec. 4. Prosecutors say the investigation continues and more indictments
are expected.
The judge also rejected Paris’ request that he be tried separately in the
case.
The three allegedly took part in a scheme in which prosecutors say Woods
directed state money to the college in return for kickbacks.
Each of the three has pleaded not guilty.
Republican former state Rep. Micah Neal pleaded guilty in January to four
counts of fraud related to the case.
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