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Lawyers for ex-Ill. governor before appeals court

CHICAGO – Imprisoned ex-Illinois Gov. George Ryan's attorneys are ready for what could be a last shot at a new trial.

However, Friday's arguments before the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals come just a year before the end of Ryan's 6 1/2-year sentence.

Attorneys have appealed his 2006 conviction on crimes including tax fraud.

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