Wright's Court Date Set for March

WILMINGTON, NC (2008-01-29) A March 3rd court date has been set for the criminal fraud charges filed against State Representative Thomas Wright.

The court trial was set on the same date set for a Joint Ethics Committee evidentiary hearing,the committee is also looking into Wright's campaign finances.

Wright questioned the legality of that committee but co-chair Representative Rick Glazier says it is just as important as the court trial.

Glazier says it's likely the Joint Ethics Committee will move its hearing to avoid conflicts with the Wake County trial.

Wright is accused of illegally obtaining or misusing more than $350,000 dollars in campaign contributions.

Wright has maintained his innocence, saying he is guilty of nothing more than sloppy bookkeeping.