Breaking:Texas court denies DeLay bid to quash criminal case

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HOUSTON (Reuters) - Texas' highest criminal court on Monday denied a request by Republican U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay to toss out criminal money laundering charges against him or grant him a quick trial.

The denial of the two legal motions by the Court of Criminal Appeals came just two days after the former U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader announced he would not try to reclaim the post.

Neither DeLay nor his lawyers were immediately available for comment on the ruling, which was issued without a written opinion.

DeLay was indicted in September for conspiring to violate the state's election laws. In October, prosecutors won a new indictment on charges the powerful congressman engaged in money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

The original charges were dismissed by a Texas judge, although the money laundering charges, which carry a potential punishment of life in jail, remain.

The trial date has not yet been set.

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