Craig hires attorney who represented Vick, Lewinsky

Idaho Sen. Larry Craig has hired noted criminal defense attorney Billy Martin, of Southerland, Asbil & Brennan, to represent him in his legal issues with regard to his arrest and guilty plea in a restroom sex solicitation case. Martin also was the choice of Michael Vick, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback who pleaded guilty to dog fighting charges in a case that drew national outrage. Martin also represented former White House intern Monica Lewinsky and the parents of murdered government intern Chandra Levy.

Craig also announced that he’s hired Stan Brand with Brand Law Group to handle issues pertaining to his Senate Ethics Committee investigation.