Appeals court considers DeLay case
A Texas court said it would consider whether to hear an appeal from U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, regarding money-laundering charges.
DeLay has sought to have the charges dismissed or have an expedited trial as he works to regain his position as majority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress reconvenes late next month and DeLay is trying to have the case completed by then.
DeLay, who says the allegations are politically driven, was forced to resign the leadership position when he was indicted Sept. 28. Last Friday, DeLay`s attorneys asked the court to either dismiss all charges or order an immediate trial.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals said Tuesday it would consider hearing that appeal and gave prosecutors a week to file documents regarding the charges.
Source: Monsters and Critics
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