A lawyer for an ex-Arkansas treasurer convicted in a bribery and extortion case says in court papers she is grateful that she won't be tried on mail fraud charges.
Prosecutors said Tuesday they intend to drop 10 mail fraud counts against Martha Shoffner. Defense lawyer Chuck Banks filed papers Wednesday saying Shoffner "welcomes and is grateful" for the decision.
Shoffner tried to plead guilty to a single mail fraud count this month. U.S. District Judge Leon Holmes rejected a plea bargain after Shoffner said she hadn't intended to misuse the money when she solicited it from donors.
Banks asked the court to accept the prosecutor's request to drop the charges.
Shoffner still faces sentencing. Banks said he may object to using any evidence of mail fraud to enhance any penalties.
