Virginia Sheriff Facing Racketeering Trial Steps Down
LURAY, Va. – A rural Virginia sheriff is stepping down, while his attorney seeks to delay his trial on nearly two dozen federal charges that include racketeering and conspiracy.
Page County Sheriff Daniel W. Presgraves said in a letter to county supervisors Tuesday that he will resign, effective Saturday.
Presgraves’ attorney, David G. Barger, filed a motion in U.S. District Court on Wednesday seeking a continuance in the trial that is scheduled to begin March 23.
The 46-year-old sheriff is charged with taking bribes in exchange for a promise not to interfere with a cockfighting ring. The 22-count indictment also alleges he sexually assaulted and harassed female employees.
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on Feb 27 2009. Filed under Winchester News.
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