Uncle Ted Seeks Appeal

With Alaska’s Senate seat finally pried from his grasp, Sen. Ted Stevens has focused on fighting for his freedom. Yesterday Stevens’ lawyers filed a motion for a new trial, citing 17 reasons the trial that convicted him was unfair, including “false evidence” presented by federal prosecutors. The appeal had been expected after Stevens’ lawyers repeatedly accused prosecutors of misconduct, withholding evidence, and coaching a witness. Stevens’ lawyers also renewed a motion to dismiss six of the seven counts, arguing that they’re duplications of the first. They also want to hold the retrial in Alaska, where Uncle Ted is still a relatively popular brand.