Three weeks after his federal conviction on conspiracy and obstruction charges, longtime Lafayette prosecutor Gary Haynes has filed a Motion for a new trial.

The document, which he filed on Thursday, is embedded below if you want to read it for yourself. It was filed by his defense team, led by Todd Clemons of Lake Charles.

On September 18, Haynes was convicted of conspiracy to engage in bribery; bribery; two counts use of a cell phone to facilitate bribery; conspiracy to commit money laundering; and obstruction of justice. He now faces up to 60 years in prison and fines of up to $1.5 million or more. Three co-defendants pleaded guilty in the case and cooperated with the prosecution; one has been sentenced to four years in prison. A fifth alleged co-defendant, former Wildlife and Fi

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