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Karen Sweeney

Judge's jury comments win men fresh trial

The High Court has found a judge gave wrong directions to the jury in a cocaine importation trial. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Two men jailed over a major cocaine import from Mexico have been granted fresh trials after a judge misdirected their original jury.

Danny Awad, the son-in-law of underworld figure Mick Gatto, and his co-accused John Tambakakis won their appeal to the High Court on Wednesday.

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