Attorneys for former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock are asking federal judge Sue E. Myerscough to postpone his arraignment on charges alleging he schemed to profit personally from his government job.
They say a Nov. 21 arraignment will interfere with a planned international
business trip by the Peoria Republican.
Schock's attorneys want his arraignment shifted to Dec. 12-15. They note federal prosecutors didn't object to rescheduling the proceeding. They also say
the hearing date conflicted with their schedules.
The 35-year-old Schock was indicted by a federal grand jury last week on 24
felony counts. He is accused of several crimes, including theft of government
funds, fraud, making false statements and filing false tax returns.