RICHMOND, Va, Outlaws Chief Seeks Release Until Retrial

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) ― Attorneys for the national president of the Outlaws motorcycle gang are seeking his release from detention as he awaits a second trial on racketeering charges.

A federal jury in Richmond deadlocked earlier this month in the case of Jack Rosga of Milwaukee. The jury acquitted two co-defendants and convicted another on two of four counts. Prosecutors said they plan to retry Rosga, but a date has not been set.

In the meantime, Rosga's attorneys say he should be allowed to live with his "domestic partner" in Florida or a friend in Wisconsin. A hearing is set for Wednesday.

Rosga has been in custody since he and 26 other biker gang members from several states were arrested in June. More than half have entered guilty pleas.