ALBANY, N.Y. -- It appears former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno will stand trial this fall on federal corruption charges. A U.S. District Court judge has set a trial date of Nov. 2.

Bruno was indicted last month on eight counts of fraud. The US Attorney's Office said he took advantage of his position to collect millions of dollars from private consulting firms in exchange for his influence and support.

But Bruno said every penny he made was done so legally.

Bruno retired last July after 32 years in the Senate. He is now a lobbyist and chief executive of CMA Consulting in Latham.