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Former Vitol trader seeks acquittal, new US trial after judge allowed evidence of diversion scheme

( May 24, 2024, 20:33 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Javier Aguilar, a former trader at the commodities giant Vitol convicted of foreign bribery and conspiracy to commit money laundering, asked a US judge for an acquittal and a new trial, arguing, among other things, that the court had improperly allowed evidence of an uncharged diversion scheme after finding the defense opened the door to the testimony. Aguilar also argued that insufficient evidence, judicial error and issues with jury instructions were reasons to throw out his conviction by a jury, according to the filing.See document below....

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