Former Rep. Vic Kohring, who lost his criminal defense attorney when he sued him over a car accident, will have a new one appointed by the court.
Judge allows Kohring new lawyer, more time
Former state Rep. Vic Kohring is getting a new lawyer -- and more time to argue that his conviction on federal corruption charges was tainted.
Days before a critical deadline in his corruption case, former state Rep. Vic Kohring has sued his own lawyer, who now wants out.
Judge to decide what happens next with Kott and Kohring
The Justice Department has apparently decided to not dismiss charges against convicted legislators Pete Kott and Vic Kohring as it did for U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens earlier this year, and may fight efforts by the men to get new trials.
Prosecutors turn evidence over to Kott, Kohring
Federal prosecutors say they have fulfilled their obligations -- and then some -- in providing potentially favorable evidence from their files to convicted legislators Pete Kott and Vic Kohring.
Kott, Kohring remain free pending evidence review
Former legislators Pete Kott, looking trim, and Vic Kohring, his hair freshly styled and stubbly beard shaved off, said Wednesday they were relishing their freedom from prison after a judge confirmed their continued release without cash bond.
Despite his lockup, Kohring still supports private prisons
Former Rep. Vic Kohring says he still supports private prisons even as his enthusiasm clashes with his own observations from inside one, where he said equipment went unrepaired, meals lacked fresh produce and prisoner welfare appeared to take a back seat to saving money.
Kohring had a rude transition from freedom to prison
Vic Kohring was never a man with much money; as a legislator, he made a bed in his Juneau legislative office rather than rent a place to live, and secret FBI videos showed him to be an easy mark for Bill Allen, the oil field services executive, who would hand him cash.
Kott, Kohring released from prison, return to Anchorage
Former state Reps. Vic Kohring and Pete Kott were back in Alaska on Thursday after being released from prison, reuniting with family and friends at the Anchorage airport.
Judge clears way for Kott, Kohring release from prison
A federal judge in Anchorage on Wednesday ordered the U.S. Marshals Service to bring former Alaska Reps. Pete Kott and Vic Kohring from prison into his court "as soon as reasonably possible" to set their release pending further hearings.
First batch of papers delivered
A day after the U.S. Justice Department admitted it failed to provide two Alaska legislators with favorable evidence prior to their trials, the two men remained in federal custody awaiting an order that would release them pending hearings in Anchorage.
Kott, Kohring appeal convictions to federal panel
Corruption convictions of two former Alaska legislators should be overturned because the trial judge wrongly closed key hearings and issued faulty jury instructions, their attorneys told a federal appeals panel Tuesday.
Kott, Kohring file motions on evidence
Former Alaska legislators Pete Kott and Victor Kohring, in prison on federal corruption charges, on Monday asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to order federal prosecutors to produce any favorable evidence they may have in their files.
Kohring sought pardon before Bush left office
Just before George Bush left office, former Rep. Vic Kohring asked the president to pardon his crimes -- or at least cut short his prison sentence.
PDF: Kohring describes his request for a pardon
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Convicted legislator asked Bush for pardon
In a letter from prison, former state Rep. VIc Kohring says he asked President Bush for a pardon or reduced sentence on his federal corruption conviction.
Before turning himself in to begin a three-and-a-half-year sentence on public corruption charges, former Valley legislator Vic Kohring stood Monday morning at the edge of the Glenn Highway, waving goodbye to his constituents.
Alaska Politics blog: Video, Palin response, what Letterman said
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Kohring waves goodbye as he heads to prison
Convicted former state Rep. Vic Kohring spent the early morning waving to commuters on the Glenn Highway next to a sign that said "Thanks Alaska." He turns himself in to begin serving a 3.5-year prison sentence for corruption this morning.
Kohring plans Eklutna overpass wave
Former state Rep. Vic Kohring plans to spend the hours before he starts a federal prison sentence on Monday waving to morning commuters on the Glenn Highway.
Kohring can't postpone prison, judge rules
A federal judge has denied former Wasilla state Rep. Vic Kohring's request to wait 60 more days before he has to go to prison on corruption charges.
Kohring to report to California
Former state Rep. Vic Kohring is scheduled to begin serving his 3 1/2-year sentence June 30, but in California, not Oregon as he wanted.
Seattle defense attorney John Henry Browne has withdrawn as former state Rep. Vic Kohring's lawyer.
Corruption investigation overview
Round-up of events and players involved in the FBI's investigation. Updated as information is unvield through trials and news reports.
The strength of the FBI investigations has been the hours of secretly recorded video surveillance and telephone wire taps. We have produced almost all audio and video that was submitted as evidence in the three trials to-date: Tom Anderson, Pete Kott and Vic Kohring.
FBI video: Vic Kohring surveillance
FBI video: Pete Kott surveillance
FBI Video: Tom Anderson surveillance
Corruption investigation overview
Round-up of events and players involved in the FBI's investigation. Updated as information is unvield through trials and news reports.
The most senior Republican in the U.S. Senate and Alaska's most famous political figure was found guilty of filing false financial disclosures but the conviction was thrown out.
Convictions dismissed over prosecution misconduct
Indicted on seven counts of filing false financial disclosures
Former state Rep. Vic Kohring for Wasilla resigned after being indicted on charges of extortion and bribery.
Released from prison over prosecution misconduct
Korhing convicted on 3 of 4 counts
Video: Surveillance tapes submitted as evidence in Korhing trial
Audio: FBI wiretaps submitted as evidence
Former Alaska House Speaker of Eagle River indicted on bribery, extortion and conspiracy charges.
Released from prison over prosecution misconduct
Video: FBI surveillance video from Suite 604, Baranof Hotel
Audio: FBI surveillance tapes and Bill Allen testimony from Kott trial
Former state Rep. Tom Anderson was found guilty of seven felony charges of conspiracy and bribery.
Video: Surveillance tapes submitted as evidence in Anderson trial
Former state Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch of Juneau is charged with bribery, extortion and conspiracy.
The oldest member of the Alaska Legislature was indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges. He has pled not guilty.
Alaska's lone representative and the former chairman of the House Transportation Committee.
The former state Senate president earned $243,250 in four years as a consultant for Veco.
Oil-field service company Veco and its CEO Bill Allen are at the center of Alaska's political corruption scandals.
Audio: Kohring trial opening statements and Bill Allen testimony
Corrupt Bastards Club: From barroom joke to federal warrants
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Kohring sentenced to 3½ years in prison
Sympathy hard to find in the Valley
Judge rejects Kohring request to talk to juror
Friends of Kohring urge judge to go easy
Remorseful juror contacted Kohring after verdict
Judge dismisses Kohring's bias claim, sets sentencing date
Kohring makes bid to overturn conviction
Prosecutors scorn Kohring allegations
Kohring in limbo on plea for trial
Kohring accuses his trial judge of bias
Conviction snagged on one point
FBI tape shows Kohring with hand out
Defense rests without Kohring's testimony
Kohring neither defiant nor remorseful
Allen drops blackmail bombshell in Kohring trial testimony
Kohring's lawyer is known for being flamboyant, effective
Allen says he wanted loyalty, felt sympathy
Allen says he gave cash to Kohring for 4 years
Kohring trial explores 'hamburger tape'
Kohring defense aims to discredit ex-Veco chief
Jury sees video of execs giving Kohring cash
Potential Kohring jurors questioned
Kohring corruption trial jury selection is today
Kohring's case will not be dismissed
Judge scolds Kohring's lawyer, cites lack of professionalism
Hunt for bigger fish hooked Kohring, lawyer tells court
Agents lawfully searched Kohring's office
Kohring trial to stay in Alaska; judge denies venue change
Defense disputes evidence from Kohring's FBI conversations
Kohring claims detention illegal
Kohring also charged with bribery, extortion
Federal authorities charge three legislators
Kohring's state House committee post pulled
Recall petition to target Kohring
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