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Experts: Cuomo on case, but charges to be dropped

When Gov. Eliot Spitzer Saturday tapped state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to take over Martin Tankleff's case, he not only elevated its profile but also responded to a call from both sides -- but for different reasons.

Still, legal experts said that while the appointment could delay the prosecution's scheduled request Friday to dismiss charges against Tankleff, they still believe the charges...

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