An attorney for former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown filed a motion Tuesday to continue Brown's sentencing, saying that she has been displaced from her home after Hurricane Irma.
Brown's attorney is asking the court to continue sentencing for Brown in a federal fraud trial for at least four months. Her sentencing hearing is currently scheduled Nov. 16.
#CorrineBrown attorney asks court to delay Nov. sentencing for 4 months. Says Brown displaced from home after Hurricane Irma, causing delays pic.twitter.com/1XTkS8zql1
— Jenna Bourne (@jennabourneWTSP) October 24, 2017
In May, a jury found Brown guilty on 18 counts including mail fraud, wire fraud and filing false tax returns.
The motion states that Hurricane Irma has damaged her Jacksonville home and destroyed personal papers, which has "severely affected her and others in their ability to assist defense counsel in preparing for sentencing."
The motion says FEMA recently informed Brown that her home is inhabitable.
Previous motions filed by Brown's legal team, including motions for acquittal and a new trial, were denied in August.
The U.S. Attorney's Office has indicated that it objects to this motion. The court has asked the U.S. Attorney's Office to respond by Thursday.
Brown's sentencing hearing was set for November 16th. Court told US Attorney's Office to respond by COB Thursday. More info soon.
— Stephanie Brown (@SBrownReports) October 24, 2017
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