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Ben Cline: “That case resulted in a jury deadlock on five charges and…”

Featuring: Ben Cline, Republican | U.S. House Virginia, District 6

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Published | Video Starts at 01:25

Now, did you believe when you went after John Edwards that your interpretation of the facts in the law were correct and that you would convict John Edwards of corruption? That case resulted in a jury deadlock on five charges and acquittal on another charge, is that correct? That is my recollection. That's correct. Yes. But in fact, that case resulted in a jury deadlock on five charges and acquittal on another charge, is that correct? (01:25–01:34)

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