Francis did not immediately respond to a call seeking comment. The hearing was to address his request to hire a new attorney.
Francis is accused of claiming more than $20 million in bogus business expenses on his corporate tax returns, including $3.8 million for a home in Mexico and $10.4 million in phony consulting services.
He has pleaded not guilty. His trial is scheduled for March.
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