Former BOOST contractor Shayne Villanueva pleaded not guilty to contempt of legislature in the NMI Superior Court on Saipan in April.

On Tuesday, CNMI Superior Court Presiding Judge Roberto Naraja set his bench trial for Nov. 6, 7, and 8. The bench trial was originally set for September.

A pre-trial conference is set for Oct. 22.

In March, Villanueva was found in contempt by the CNMI House after he invoked his 5th Amendment right in response to questions about the BOOST program and his involvement in it.

Villanueva is one of three former BOOST contractors a House Committee subpoenaed to testify about former Governor Ralph Torres’ $17-million federally funded program meant to support local businesses. However, some lawmakers allege it was used to benefit Torres’ inner circle for political purposes.