NORWICH – Defense counsel in the case of a Town of German man accused of fourth degree conspiracy – a class E felony – has been given 45 days to make motions and a trial in the matter may be forthcoming.

Vasilios K. Pothos, 61, was indicted by a Chenango County Grand Jury on Sept. 22 for allegedly conspiring with another person to commit the crime of third degree arson – a class C felony – in an alleged attempt to hire another individual to set fire to a vehicle.