Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin's attorney wants potential jurors for the upcoming corruption trial probed about their understanding of innocence. But prosecutors say several of the proposed questions are misleading and confusing.
The new court filing by Nagin defense attorney Robert Jenkins comes ahead of a Jan. 27 trial date. Nagin was indicted last year on 21 counts, accusing him of taking bribes in exchange for issuing city contracts during his tenure as mayor. Earlier this week, Jenkins said his side is ready for trial, though speculation continues about the possibility of a plea deal before a jury is seated.