Former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez and his two co-defendants are seeking a new trial following their bribery conviction in July. This marks their third attempt to challenge the verdict in the Manhattan federal court. The defendants argue that the government’s recent acknowledgment of an error in handling evidence strengthens their case. The details of this legal development highlight ongoing issues with evidence management within high-profile trials.
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