Harney’s Sentencing Delayed

Yes, this story is still going on.  James Harney pled guilty to promoting gambling and official misconduct for running a sports-betting ring.  Rick Tocchet still hasn’t been indicted, but it appears it’s still in the plans.

Sentencing for trooper in hockey betting ring delayed

Harney agreed to a sentence of up to seven years in state prison. Originally, punishment was to be meted out Oct. 27. But Peter Aseltine, a spokesman for the state Attorney General’s office, said Monday the court appearance would be postponed. He did not give a reason.

Harney’s lawyer, Craig Mitnick, said his client won’t be sentenced until he has finished his obligation to cooperate with the state’s case against Tocchet.

“I do not expect that Jim Harney will be sentenced until one of two things happens: Rick Tocchet is indicted and pleads guilty or Jimmy Harney testifies in the trial of Rick Tocchet,” Mitnick said.

Posted by David M Singer on Oct 24, 2006 at 12:47 AM
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