Prosecutors Dispute Renzi’s Defense

• By Casey Hynes
• Roll Call Staff
• Nov. 10, 2008, 4:39 p.m.

Federal prosecutors have filed a motion accusing indicted Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) of distorting the constitutional Speech or Debate Clause to avoid standing trial, and asking the court not to grant the lawmaker what amounts to “unprecedented relief” by dismissing charges or suppressing evidence brought against him.