Ex-Rep. William Jefferson of Lousiana, convicted in August of 11 counts of corruption after cash was found in bricks in his freezer, has lost his bid for a new trial, the AP reports.
Jefferson’s argument for a new trial hinged on the admissibility of information about a witness’ sexual relationship with an FBI agent who served as her undercover driver. U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis III of the Eastern District of Virginia ruled the information was irrelevant.
Sentencing for Jefferson is set for October 30.