Ex-New York state Senate majority leader DeanSkelosand his son are seeking a new trial six weeks after they were convicted of federal corruption charges.
They were convicted of bribery, extortion and conspiracy charges on Dec. 11. Prosecutors said the Long Island Republican used his influence to arrange payments and jobs for his son, Adam.
Their lawyers filed a motion Monday in Manhattan federal court seeking acquittal on all the counts and a new trial, arguing the trial evidence failed to prove the crimes beyond a reasonable doubt.
The presiding trial judge denied the lawyers' motion for acquittal after the trial ended but before the verdict was announced.
The Skeloses' sentencing is set for March 3.
Their lawyers and the Manhattan U.S. attorney's office declined comment on the motion.
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