Evidence withheld in case of top ex-Cuomo aide, attorneys say
(World News USA)

Attorneys for a former top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo say that federal prosecutors improperly withheld crucial evidence in the aide`s upcoming corruption trial. The defense team for the former aide, Joe Percoco, did not until recently receive `exculpatory evidence,` his attorneys said, which had `harmed our ability to investigate that evidence and prepare for trial.` Percoco is accused of taking official actions as a state government official that would benefit alleged bribers. ......