JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown's lawyer on Friday night filed two new motions in court after she was convicted in May on 18 of 22 federal charges, including fraud and tax evasion, for stealing from an unregistered charity.
Just before midnight, Brown's attorney, James Smith, filed a defendant's reply to the prosecution's opposition to motion for new trial; and request for oral arguments.
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In a motion filed last month, Smith argued that the dismissal of Juror 13 over comments about the “Holy Spirit” violated Brown's Sixth Amendment right to a jury of her peers.
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In the new motion, which raises questions about the role of religion in jury deliberations, Smith requested the opportunity to present oral arguments.
Smith also filed a reply to plaintiff's opposition to motion for judgment of acquittal. The court document claims the government did not prove its case, and Smith asked to have the opportunity to present oral arguments on that motion as well.
Those requests were granted with a hearing set for 3 p.m. Aug. 7. Brown is required to attend the hearing.
The former congresswoman is out on bond awaiting sentencing. On Monday night, Brown posted to Facebook, asking for help in her fight against her federal conviction.
She said, in part, "I need your prayers, your presence at the hearing, and your financial support. Please refer to CorrineBrownLegalExenseTrust.org or CorrineBrownLET.org. And no amount is too large or too small. We appreciate your financial support now more than ever."