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Why was Balbus charged with obtaining citizenship illegally?

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In 56 BC the conservative party to embarrass Pompey and Crassus in Caesar's absence charged Balbus with obtaining citizenship illegally. When the case came to trial Cicero at Pompey's request made a brilliant oration in Balbus' defense and secured an acquittal.

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