ASHLAND, Ky. (WMDJ) — Attorneys for former Addiction Recovery Care CEO Timmy G. Robinson Jr. are asking a federal judge to postpone his upcoming fraud trial while they continue reviewing evidence and preparing the case.

Robinson's trial is currently scheduled to begin Aug. 10 in U.S. District Court.

In a motion filed Tuesday, defense attorney Michael B. Fox asked the court to continue the trial, saying additional time is needed to review extensive financial records, bank documents and other discovery produced by federal prosecutors. The motion states the defense is also seeking additional records, must interview witnesses who live outside Kentucky and needs more time to prepare for trial.

Fox also told the court he is recovering from surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon, which has limited his ability to travel and prepare for trial. The motion further notes he is scheduled to represent another client in a separate federal trial later this year.

According to the defense's motion, Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul McCaffrey indicated he had no objection to the requested continuance. The defense is asking the court to reschedule the trial for no sooner than January.

In a separate motion filed Wednesday, Robinson's attorney also asked the court to require prosecutors to provide more specific details about the fraud allegations. The defense argues the indictment does not identify the specific statements, communications and financial transactions underlying the charges and says the additional information is necessary to prepare Robinson's defense.

Robinson was indicted earlier this year on one count of wire fraud and two counts of engaging in monetary transactions involving property derived from unlawful activity. Prosecutors allege he fraudulently sold rights to nearly $6.9 million in Employee Retention Tax Credits while serving as CEO of Addiction Recovery Care.

The judge has not yet ruled on either motion.