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Expert: Defense may have upper hand in Bell trial

Murray Richman is considered one of the deans of the criminal defense bar in New York.

With nearly 45 years' experience trying and handling cases, Richman, 70, thought there was strong evidence of guilt against the detectives accused in the Sean Bell shooting -- at least until their trial started two weeks ago.

Now, he isn't so sure.

Richman is among a number of defense attorneys...

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