Tight rules for public as tight selection rules for ex - New Orleans mayor . Ray Nagin has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption and fraud charges . Prosecutors say he took more than $ 200,000 in bribes from city officials . ` ` Corruption is still very hard to prove , '' he tells CNN .
Tight rules for public as jury selection starts for ex-New Orleans mayor . Ray Nagin has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and fraud charges . Prosecutors say he took more than $ 200,000 in bribes from city contractors . `` Corruption is still very hard to prove , '' lawyer tells CNN .