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National Briefing | Mid-Atlantic: Pennsylvania: Ex-Lawmaker Seeks New Trial

Jul. 2, 2009
A former state senator, Vincent J. Fumo, is seeking a new trial on corruption charges, claiming the jury was tainted.
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