Lee's attorneys have requested a new trial, claiming unintended acceleration was to blame for the problem. The family of the victims has also backed a new trial. Michael Padden, attorney for the victims' family, said his clients are supportive of Lee's motion. \"They support Lee's motion for a new trial and in addition support the notion that Lee should never be tried again. They don't believe he has any culpability at all in this matter.\"
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