Ed Henry is seen in this August 2013 Times file photo.

State Representative Ed Henry is seeking to dismiss federal charges against him for money laundering and defrauding the government.

In the motion for dismissal, Henry’s attorney states the allegations listed in the indictment do not constitute criminal conduct and are “vague, indefinite, uncertain and confusing.”

Henry, R-Hartselle, pleaded not guilty earlier this month.

The indictment says a kickback scheme was part of an agreement Henry entered into in 2016 with Dr. Gilberto Sanchez, who has pleaded guilty to drug distribution, health care fraud, and money laundering charges.

Prosecutors said the kickbacks included direct payments to a member of the doctor’s staff, free chronic care management services, free medical billing services and other free clinical services.

Henry is also accused of assisting Sanchez in paying kickbacks to patients who enrolled in the chronic care management program. Prosecutors say Sanchez paid the kickbacks by systematically waiving copays that Medicare required the doctor to collect.

Henry did not seek re-election and will be leaving office this year. He represents District 9, which includes norther Cullman County and Marshall and Morgan counties.