NewsApril 6, 2002
Lawmaker doesn't take stand in own behalf
CLEVELAND -- Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. rested his case Friday without taking the stand to defend himself against corruption charges and complaining that the judge was biased against him. U.S. District Judge Lesley Wells denied his motion to dismiss the charges on the grounds that she violated his constitutional rights several times during the trial. He flew into a rage as the judge limited testimony of his witnesses...
The Associated Press
CLEVELAND -- Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. rested his case Friday without taking the stand to defend himself against corruption charges and complaining that the judge was biased against him.
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U.S. District Judge Lesley Wells denied his motion to dismiss the charges on the grounds that she violated his constitutional rights several times during the trial. He flew into a rage as the judge limited testimony of his witnesses.
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