A November trial date has been set for a jury to hear the corruption case brought against former New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
Federal Judge Valerie Caproni set the Nov. 2 trial date on Tuesday after Silver pleaded not guilty to the latest indictment.
Outside court, Silver said he was glad a trial date was set because he's looking forward to being vindicated by a jury.
He said he feels no different about the indictment after prosecutors added a new claim against him last week.
Prosecutors say he did "official" favors for an investor who gave him access to high-yield investment opportunities.
Silver is free on bail after his January arrest on charges he exploited his power in Albany to take $4 million in kickbacks.
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