AUGUSTA — Lawyers for a Winthrop man convicted of burning down a Vassalboro coffee shop where waitresses served topless have asked a judge for a new trial.

In his motion, an attorney for Raymond Bellavance Jr. listed several reasons his client deserved a new trial, including the arrest of a key witness four days after the verdict.

The lawyer also reiterated objections made at trial and overruled.

Prosecutors tell the Bangor Daily News all the issues other than the witness’s arrest were dealt with properly during the trial.

Authorities say the 50-year-old Bellavance was jealous because his girlfriend worked at the shop and he thought she was in a relationship with the owner. He has denied starting the fire.

The judge is expected to rule by the end of the month.