Tony Alamo’s defense team asked for a new trial Friday, one week after the 74-year-old was convicted of bringing young girls across state lines for sex.

The motion asserts Alamo is entitled to another shot at justice because the jury heard evidence of a variety of alleged misdeeds unrelated to the charges for which he was tried, among other reasons.

Defense attorney Jeff Harrelson penned the motion that said Alamo didn’t get a fair trial because the jury heard “prejudicial” testimony.

“This included evidence and allegations of defendant’s relationship with a...

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