Former Prince George's County Council member Leslie Johnson has sought to have her Oct.13 sentencing hearing delayed.
Leslie Johnson wants sentencing hearing delay./Courtesy Photo
Johnson, 59, who represented the 6th District, was convicted this summer of corruption charges related to her husband's -- former County Executive Jack Johnson -- long running pay-to-play scheme that was conducted while he was in office. His sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 6.
Leslie Johnson's attorney, Shawn Wright, filed a motion on Oct. 3 in federal court in Greenbelt seeking the delay "in light of scheduling conflicts that have recently come about," according to reports -- which also state that Wright discussed the motion with the government's lead prosecutor, and that he had no opposition to the request.