Crime Scene - Leslie Johnson requests court delay

For the third time, Prince George's Council member Leslie Johnson (D-Mitchellville) has asked a judge to delay a scheduled preliminary hearing on federal evidence tampering charges, saying she needs more time to investigate the allegations.

"Although Ms. Johnson continues to diligently investigate the pending allegations, she still needs more time to conclude that investigation and prepare her defense," defense attorneys Shawn M. Wright and Hardy Vieux wrote in court papers filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt. Johnson requested a delay of the hearing, and "possible indictment."