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Former Google AI engineer Ding seeks new trial in US trade secret case

( February 19, 2026, 23:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Former Google AI engineer Linwei Ding asked a US federal judge to enter a judgment of acquittal or to grant a new trial in a case accusing Ding of trade secret theft, arguing that the Department of Justice failed to prove its charges beyond a reasonable doubt. “Though the jury returned guilty verdicts on all counts, it found that the government had failed to prove 97 of the 112 trade secrets. The government presented insufficient evidence to support the charges,” the motion said.See attached file. ...

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