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Trial Of Republican State Lawmaker Scheduled

A judge has set a trial date for a Republican state lawmaker charged with fraud and theft. Representative Peter Beck goes on trial April 7th on charges of misleading investors about a company's financial status and using the money for personal gain. Beck pleaded not guilty in July. he is to be tried with former business partner and co-defendant John Fussner, who has also pleaded not guilty.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.
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