New evidence has surfaced in the trial of Joshua Hubert — accused of throwing his best friend’s 7-year-old off a Worcester bridge after raping her — that his lawyer claims supports Hubert’s innocence and could lead to a mistrial.

The information comes eight years after the initial accusation against Hubert. His attorney, Kevin Larson, said it was provided to him on Tuesday afternoon during the trial’s lunch break.

“I received cellphone tower mapping of my client’s phone that is exculpatory,” Larson said outside the courtroom at Worcester County Superior Court on Tuesday afternoon, meaning it is favorable to the defendant.

“I need to look at it more carefully, figure out how it’s going to be handled ... figure out what to do about the fact that it’s just being given to me now, eight ye

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