Today, Sen. Nicole Mitchell filed a motion to delay the start of her criminal trial until after session concludes. Senator Republican Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement:

“Sen. Mitchell’s motion today delays justice for her victim and further delays an orderly Senate session as she continues to bring the reputation of the Senate into disrepute. The Senate cannot tell the Judiciary what to do, but we can and should hold our own members accountable. Senate Republicans stand by our previous votes to not allow her to vote, to not count her vote, and to remove her from the body. We expect the Senate Democrats who called for her resignation will join us in our efforts this session.”