A status hearing for the construction fraud case against Augusta County realtor Amy Argenbright was rescheduled for March 11 on Monday.
Argenbright’s newly hired attorney, Thomas Weidner IV, told Circuit Judge Shannon Sherrill he had not had a chance to review any of the discovery in the case and needed time to do so.
Weidner also indicated to Sherrill he would want a bench trial for Argenbright, who faces three felony charges of construction fraud.
The allegations stem from construction Argenbright promised to three individuals in Augusta County but is accused of not performing.
The original indictment against Argenbright was returned in July by an Augusta County grand jury, and a trial date of Feb. 26-27 date was set. That indictment alleges Argenbright was paid $366,000 for construction of a single-family home but failed to do so.
Two more charges of construction fraud against Argenbright were returned by an Augusta County grand jury on Nov. 24. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office told AFP it was waiting to see if there were additional indictments before sending out more information on these charges.
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Another issue likely to be discussed in March is whether to try the three cases in Augusta County Circuit Court separately or together.
Assistant Augusta County Commonwealth’s Attorney Caleb Kramer has previously told Sherrill that the initial case would likely take two days to try.
The prosecutor told the judge a number of witnesses would be called and also spoke of the complex nature of the case.
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