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First convicted Jan. 6 rioter requests new trial

By Cami Mondeaux
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First convicted Jan. 6 rioter requests new trial

The first Jan. 6 rioter to be convicted by a jury has requested a federal judge for a new trial, seeking acquittal on all five charges.

Attorneys for Guy Wesley Reffitt submitted filings for a new trial on Monday, arguing the court did not present sufficient evidence and casting doubt on testimony from government officials and other witnesses, such as Reffitt’s son.

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