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Former Bronx state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr. says he's too poor to afford a lawyer. Espada is facing a second trial on tax evasion charges after already being convicted in May for embezzling nearly $500,000

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Espada too poor to afford a lawyer

Former Bronx state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr. says he's too poor to afford a lawyer. Espada is facing a second trial on tax evasion charges after already being convicted in May for embezzling nearly $500,000

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