NEW ORLEANS -- Former city technology chief Greg Meffert pleaded not guilty Thursday to a second superseding indictment on a wide range of corruption charges.
Meffert and his wife Linda, who is also charged, entered his plea by way of a signed document.
Meffert’s former business partner, Mark St. Pierre, showed up in court Thursday to enter his not guilty plea.
The three are charged in a 63-count indictment accusing them conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering and bribery related to federal funds.
Prosecutors contend that Meffert steered city contracts to St. Pierre in exchange for kickbacks. Meffert and his wife also are accused of lying to the FBI and filing false tax returns.
The trial is set for January.
