Separate Trials Mulled for James, Co-Defendant ; Prosecutors Oppose Ex-Mayor's Request

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NEWARK A federal judge said Wednesday that he will consider splitting the indictment against former Newark Mayor Sharpe James and his co-defendant, which could result in two separate trials.

After throwing out motions by lawyers for James and co-defendant Tamika Riley to dismiss the indictment, U.S. District Court Judge William Martini said he will rule by Jan. 15 on a motion to divide the case. By Jan. 4, the prosecutors must submit a final draft of the severed indictment for the judge to consider.

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Separate Trials Mulled for James, Co-Defendant ; Prosecutors Oppose Ex-Mayor's Request

If Martini splits the indictment, prosecutors will have to present evidence that James used city money to pay for personal expenses in...

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