Several more counts thrown out against Lance

In the bank fraud case of former Budget Director T. Bertram Lance, US District Court Judge Charles A. Moye Jr. threw out several more counts of the indictment against Mr. Lance Wednesday afternoon.

Two of the counts thrown out -- on alleged false financial statements and misapplication of bank funds -- were taken out at the request of prosecutors, Monitor correspondent Bob Press reported. The judge decided to throw out another count, regarding a loan the government alleged was made under false pretenses (for Mr. Lance's gubernatorial campaign in 1974 and not for the person named).

In an earlier development, allegations of false statements by Mr. Lance regarding his net worth were rebutted by a defense lawyer, who told the Monitor the prosecution had neglected to include assets kept in Mr. Lance's safe deposit box.

You've read 3 of 3 free articles. Subscribe to continue.
QR Code to Several more counts thrown out against Lance
Read this article in
https://www.csmonitor.com/1980/0410/041021.html
QR Code to Subscription page
Start your subscription today
https://www.csmonitor.com/subscribe
CSM logo

Why is Christian Science in our name?

Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that.

The Church publishes the Monitor because it sees good journalism as vital to progress in the world. Since 1908, we’ve aimed “to injure no man, but to bless all mankind,” as our founder, Mary Baker Eddy, put it.

Here, you’ll find award-winning journalism not driven by commercial influences – a news organization that takes seriously its mission to uplift the world by seeking solutions and finding reasons for credible hope.

Explore values journalism About us