Stevens’ Trial Still On, Judge SaysFollowing up on the small debacle in the Stevens’ trial earlier today, the judge has rejected the defense’s motion for a mistrial. The show must go on!
From the AP:
After hearing heated arguments from lawyers Thursday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan turned down motions from Stevens’ lawyers to dismiss charges against the senator or to declare a mistrial.The judge had sent the jury home for the day after the defense accused prosecutors of suppressing evidence that could help the veteran lawmaker prove he was innocent.
Stevens is charged with lying about more than $250,000 in home improvements and other gifts from a wealthy Alaska businessman.