Breaking:Texas court denies DeLay bid to quash criminal case

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Breaking:Texas court denies DeLay bid to quash criminal case


Edited on Mon Jan-09-06 01:13 PM by hang a left

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Texas' highest criminal court on Monday denied a request by Republican U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay to toss out criminal money laundering charges against him or grant him a quick trial.

The denial of the two legal motions by the Court of Criminal Appeals came just two days after the former U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader announced he would not try to reclaim the post.

Neither DeLay nor his lawyers were immediately available for comment on the ruling, which was issued without a written opinion.

DeLay was indicted in September for conspiring to violate the state's election laws. In October, prosecutors won a new indictment on charges the powerful congressman engaged in money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

The original charges were dismissed by a Texas judge, although the money laundering charges, which carry a potential punishment of life in jail, remain.

The trial date has not yet been set.

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[JuniperLea]

1. Still looking for special treatment, eh?

I bet it is getting on his nerves that he can't sweep this under the carpet and he can't force his will on all involved. Priceless.

[RobertSeattle]

2. Headline should be

Republican Elected Judges of Texas court denies DeLay bid to quash criminal case

(From TPM)

"The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is made up of nine judges. Each one elected. Each one a Republican. "