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Indicted Ariz. congressman wants case dismissed (AP)

 
AP - Lawyers for U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi have asked a federal judge to dismiss corruption charges against him or bar prosecutors from using evidence gathered by the FBI, alleging that agents violated his constitutional rights as a congressman. (link)

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