DeLay seeks dismissal of indictments
CBS News
With time running out for Rep. Tom DeLay to regain his House majority leader post, the Republican is pushing for dismissal of his criminal indictments. Senior Judge Pat Priest won't decide for two weeks whether to toss out DeLay's conspiracy and money laundering charges. The case probably would not go to trial before January, Priest said at a hearing Tuesday. DeLay wanted the charges stemming from an alleged 2002 campaign finance scheme resolved by then, as Congress reconvenes in January. The longer the House goes without a permanent majority leader, the more likely it is that Republicans will elect a new one.
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With time running out for Rep. Tom DeLay to regain his House majority leader post, the Republican is pushing for dismissal of his criminal indictments. Senior Judge Pat Priest won't decide for two weeks whether to toss out DeLay's conspiracy and money laundering charges. The case probably would not go to trial before January, Priest said at a hearing Tuesday. DeLay wanted the charges stemming from an alleged 2002 campaign finance scheme resolved by then, as Congress reconvenes in January. The longer the House goes without a permanent majority leader, the more likely it is that Republicans will elect a new one.
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Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
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