The jury is still being selected in federal fraud trial against John Katopodis.

Katopidis is accused of mis-using $250,000 intended for a Computers for Kids charity.

John Katopodis is charged with gambling with money from a tax-funded, non- profit group.

John Katopodis’ attorney says the recently concluded Richard Scrushy civil trial requires a delay in Katopodis case.

Two attorneys who have represented HealthSouth founder Richard Scrushy have signed on to defend former Birmingham City Councilman John Katopodis.

The federal arraignment for former Jefferson County Commissioner and Birmingham City Councilor John Katopodis has been set.  Katopodis is scheduled to appear in a Birmingham federal courtroom on November 13 at 9:30 a.m. following last week’s fraud indictment against him.