Lawyers for former Connecticut Governor John Rowland are making a last-ditch appeal to a federal judge, urging her to dismiss Rowland's convictions for election fraud, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.In paperwork filed last week, Rowland's lawyers made a procedural argument for his acquittal, according to the Republican-American newspaper. The defense attorneys cited the federal government's failure to respond to its latest motion for acquittal.
This new filing comes shortly before Rowland is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 7 on seven counts related to attempts to hide work on two Republican congressional campaigns through phony business deals.
Meanwhile, former Congressional candidate Lisa Wilson-Foley is seeking probation after pleading guilty to federal charges for her role in a scheme to hide Rowland’s involvement in her campaign. She's scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 13.
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