An attorney who was recently convicted in a wide-ranging staged wrecks scheme has asked for a new trial.
Jason Giles was convicted on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, two counts of mail fraud, five counts of obstruction of justice, and six counts of witness tampering. His firm was also convicted of the same charges.
He is set to be sentenced on Tuesday, July 14, at 9 a.m.
According to the motion filed by his attorney, Lynda Van Davis, Giles cites the government’s introduction of evidence involving the murder of federal witness Cornelius Garrison, and claims the government failed to prove any involvement in fraud connected to the scheme.
Davis’ motion claims that evidence and testimony related to the murder of federal witness Cornelius Garrison were introduced during trial, despite Judge Wendy Vitter separating the murder into a separate trial in August.
Davis said this prevented Giles from having a fair trial.
Davis also claims Giles and Motta should have had separate trials so the jury could make individual judgments between the two attorneys.
The motion also claims that the lack of testimony from runner Roderick Hickman should result in some of his charges being tossed.
Giles’ co-defendant in the trial, Vanessa Motta, also asked for a new trial for similar reasons.
Judge Vitter is expected to hear both Giles and Motta’s motions in court on April 21 at 1:30 p.m.
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