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Judge Hears LA Politician Ridley-Thomas’ Bid For Acquittal, New Trial

A judge heard arguments Monday in former City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas’ bid to have his convictions on federal bribery and conspiracy charges vacated, but no ruling was forthcoming. Attorneys for Ridley-Thomas argued that prosecutorial misconduct, misstatements of the law and other issues during the longtime Los Angeles politician’s trial ultimately deprived him of his right […]

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