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 DENVER (AP) - A federal judge on Friday set a March date for Joe Nacchio's insider trading trial in Denver, rejecting the former Qwest chief's claim that he cannot get a fair trial in the phone company's hometown because of negative publicity.
U.S. District Judge Edward Nottingham also ruled on a handful of evidence-related motions and heard arguments behind closed doors about classified information involving Qwest's business dealings with the government. He ruled the material needed to remain top secret to protect national security.
Nottingham set a March 19 trial date and estimated it would take about 30 days, split equally between the prosecution and the defense.
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