Sunday, June 07, 2009
Superceding Indictment Could Change Bid-Rigging Trial Date
A superceding indictment returned Friday for former Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert, road contractor Leonard Lawson and aide Brian Billings could delay a June 23rd. trial date. Prosecutors asked for another arraignment date following the indictment which combines two conspiracy counts and alleged actions, including cash payments for bids involving $130 million in road contracts, along with a coverup scheme.