Cincinnati.com Local Politics:Court filing: Former Cincinnati City Councilwoman Tamaya Dennard in discussions with federal prosecutors

Former Cincinnati City Councilwoman Tamaya Dennard is set to go to trial in July on federal charges of charges of bribery and attempted extortion, but a new court filing suggests there are behind-the-scenes conversations that may mean a plea deal is in the works. [cincinnati.com]( [Local Politics]( Thursday, June 18 [Tamaya Dennard, right, leaves the Potter Stewart U.S. Courthouse with family members after pleading not guilty to charges including bribery, attempted extortion in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, March 16, 2020. ]( [Federal court filing: Tamaya Dennard in discussions with prosecutors]( Former Cincinnati City Councilwoman Tamaya Dennard is set to go to trial in July on federal charges of charges of bribery and attempted extortion, but a new court filing suggests there are behind-the-scenes conversations that may mean a plea deal is in the works. [Citizens to council: Defund the police or we'll vote...]( [Malia Jones, far right, of Over-the-Rhine, deliver]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [TV veteran on 'defund the police': 'Probably not best...]( [WLWT-TV anchor and reporter Courtis Fuller]( [PHOTOS: Public hearing at City Council's budget and...]( [Cincinnati residents, sitting in chairs arranged t]( [GOP Sen. Rob Portman favors Ohio’s attempted $60M...]( [Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman]( SPECIAL OFFER Subscribe today and get unlimited digital access for $3 for 3 months, then $7.99 per month [View My Offer]( MORE ARTICLES FROM THE ENQUIRER [Here’s the true beauty of Smale Riverfront Park]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [PX: Could Smitherman jump back in mayor's race? Here's what he said...]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [Why Amy Acton's departure isn't a win for her critics]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [Cincinnati top cop on community relations: ‘We’re just not there yet’]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [See the list of 7 'demands' protesters gave Cranley]( [Want more?: Download the Cincinnati.com app.]( [click here]( FOLLOW US [FB]( [TW]( [IG]( Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback]( © 2020 www.cincinnati.com. All rights reserved. 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202