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TRAFICANT CASE Motion objects to secret jury

The congressman wants jurors to be drawn from his district. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME


TRAFICANT CASE U.S. Rep denies charge on show

The show's co-host said that some charges against the congressman were flimsy and that he hoped the


TRAFICANT CASE Prosecutors oppose evidence ruling

The congressman's correspondence includes a letter to the Saudi Embassy. By PATRICIA MEADE


Anonymous juries aren't part of the American tradition; Traficant shouldn't face one

Opinion: Americans should be very careful about letting an air of secrecy envelop their court system. Much


TRAFICANT CASE Ex-staffer, contractor indicted

The congressman said he will object if jurors aren't drawn from his district. By PATRICIA MEADE


Traficant ex-staffer, contractor indicted

The congressman said he will object if jurors aren't drawn from his district. By PATRICIA MEADE


TRAFICANT CASE Detore will get his own trial

Rep. Traficant's co-defendant's trial has been reset to July. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME


TRAFICANT CASE U.S. opposes separate trial for Detore

The government intends to call Jane Garvey, FAA administrator, as a witness. By PATRICIA MEADE


TRAFICANT CASE U.S. asks judge to ban some topics

The congressman's time to file pretrial motions has passed. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME


Traficant blames mayor for delay

McKelvey joined the congressman on a radio program today. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


YOUNGSTOWN Traficant makes late appeal for arena board

The congressman wouldn't comment on his legal troubles during a call to a radio show. By PATRICIA


TRAFICANT CASE Judge rejects motion to dismiss

The judge wrote that the congressman misread a court decision. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR


TRAFICANT CASE Judge rejects motions on witnesses, scheduling

The judge has scheduled a status conference for next week. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME


YOUNGSTOWN Traficant warns of mistakes on arena

He wants the city to reconsider the site and give the arena board authority. By ROGER G. SMITH


TRAFICANT CASE Indictment lists charges of mail fraud

The contracts were for projects in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR