The bank fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy trial of state Sen. Jerry Cooper will apparently be delayed as a result of injuries received by Cooper in a Feb. 7 one-car wreck.
The prosecutor is suggesting a 12-week delay. Cooper is asking for at least a 16-week delay.
The full story is in the Chattanoogan.
The doctor who treated Cooper after the wreck and who saw Cooper on a recent follow-up visit is quoted as saying, "Overall, the patient is still somewhat confused and requires around-the-clock narcotics for pain relief.”
It is good that Senator Cooper is on the road to recovery. I wish him well.
With the situation as it is, I wonder if Senator Cooper plans to attend meetings of the Tennessee Senate during the next 12+ weeks?
Will Sen. Cooper be ABLE to understand and cast votes on legislation in the Tennessee Senate over the next 12+ weeks---at the same claiming that he is NOT ABLE to understand, concentrate, and assist his attorney in preparing for trial?
There seems to be a disconnect here.
UPDATE: The News-Sentinel is now reporting that Cooper has been charged with DUI and speeding in connection with the Feb. 7 wreck. The blood alcohol test results have not been released.
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