Feds turn over trial materials to former Alaska lawmakers convicted of corruption

Feds turn over trial materials to ex-lawmakers

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Federal prosecutors say they have complied with a court order handing over trial evidence to two former Alaska lawmakers convicted on corruption charges.

Former Reps. Pete Kott and Vic Kohring have been released from federal prison while the court reviews whether prosecutorial misconduct played a role in their trials and convictions.

The convictions came into question because the same team of prosecutors handled the case against former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens. His conviction was thrown out because evidence was withheld.

KTUU reports prosecutor Peter M. Koski on Tuesday informed a judge that a broad range of evidence has been delivered to both defense teams.

Information from: KTUU-TV, www.ktuu.com