LA Councilman Jose Huizar’s could get more than 100 years in prison

News24xx.com - He is charged in a 34-count federal grand jury indictment, which alleges more than 400 overt acts, including bribery, honest services fraud and money laundering

A Sept. 29 trial date was set Wednesday for suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar, who faces federal charges alleging he ran a $1.5 million pay-to-play scheme in which developers were shaken down for cash bribes and campaign donations in exchange for his support of downtown-area development projects.

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Prosecutors told U.S. District Judge John Walter that they expect the trial to last about 20 days and that it will involve between 40 and 45 witnesses. Walter questioned whether Huizar qualifies for a public defender and asked for more financial information.

Huizar, 51, of Boyle Heights, pleaded not guilty Monday during a video conference in Los Angeles federal court. If convicted as charged, Huizar would face more than 100 years behind bars.