Prosecutors seek to move sheriff’s trial to Roanoke
By News in Brief
Published: November 17, 2008
HARRISONBURG—Federal prosecutors are seeking to move Page County Sheriff Daniel W. Presgraves’ trial on racketeering and other charges to U.S. District Court in Roanoke.
In a motion filed last week in Harrisonburg, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said the jury pool could be tainted because of extensive publicity the case has received.
A 22-count indictment unsealed Oct. 23 charged Presgraves with racketeering, conspiracy and other charges stemming from accusations that he took bribes in exchange for promising not to interfere with a cockfighting ring.
The indictment also accused Presgraves of intimidating potential witnesses.
The 46-year-old Presgraves has pleaded not guilty and remains free on $50,000 bond.
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