Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas seeks new trial in USC bribery conspiracy
Defense lawyers filed a motion for new trial Monday as well as a motion for acquittal.
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Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas’ criminal defense lawyers say he deserves a new trial because of false testimony by an FBI agent and prosecutorial …