3 casino executives want separate trial - KSFY

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Associated Press - December 3, 2010 8:14 AM ET

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Lawyers for three Iowa casino executives accused of illegally donating money to Gov. Chet Culver's re-election campaign want their trial separated from a fourth defendant in the case.

The Des Moines Register, citing court records, says they are Peninsula Gaming president Martin

Brent Stevens and company executive Jonathan Swain along with Fort Dodge businessman Steve Daniel. Their lawyers contend they would not get a fair trial if they are tried with Davenport attorney Curt Beason.

A hearing is set for Wednesday in Polk County District Court.

All four men are accused of violating campaign disclosure laws and making a campaign contribution in someone else's name. Beason faces an additional count of obstruction.

Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www.desmoinesregister.com

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