The arraignment of the man charged with lying to federal authorities about misusing more than $400,000 in federal research grant money has been adjourned until Monday, so the man's lawyer can prepare for the date, Assistant United States Attorney Lloyd Meyer said.

Scott Matthew Doree, a former microbiology graduate student, has been accused of making false statements to FBI agents, mail fraud and misapplication of fraudulently obtaining federal funds.

Steven Scharg, Doree's attorney from Detroit, submitted the request.

Doree will appear in court at 2 p.m. Monday in the Ford Federal Building in Grand Rapids for an initial appearance, after which a federal grand jury will decide whether there is probable cause he committed the crimes.

"This is nothing unusual. It's a very reasonable request," Meyer said. "So stay tuned."

If convicted, Doree, a 28-year-old Howell resident, faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Chad Previch