The next day, Aug. 21, Morrissey allegedly solicited a nude picture of the teen, which he received and sent to a friend, according to the narrative Neely released.

Later that month, police were summoned to Morrissey’s home by one of the teen’s parents, which set in motion a police investigation, the grand jury proceedings and Morrissey’s arrest. He pleaded not guilty July 18 to all charges: four felony counts and a misdemeanor.

A trial set for December could be postponed because of a privilege extended to legislators that allows a delay of legal proceedings 30 days before and 30 days after the General Assembly convenes. The nature of the charges exempts Morrissey from that privilege, but his legal team has included another state legislator who could invoke the privilege.

Morrissey has said through his lawyers that he intends to move forward with the trial on the designated date in December.

Morrissey and his lawyers have argued for Neely’s removal, citing a letter Neely wrote in February 2011 to the Virginia State Bar asking that Morrissey’s law license, which had been revoked, not be reinstated.