Criminal
Aug. 17, 2017
Defendant’s attorney quotes prosecution witnesses and dismissed charges in closing arguments during corruption trial
The attorney for one of four defendants in a seven-month public corruption trial told the jury Wednesday that the government failed to carry its burden of proof, pointing to testimony by the prosecution’s own witnesses and the judge’s dismissal of many charges.
SAN BERNARDINO — The attorney for one of four defendants in a seven-month public corruption trial told the jury Wednesday that the government failed to carry its burden of proof, pointing to testimony by the prosecution’s own witnesses and the judge’s dismissal of many charges.
“I think the only conclusion that you will be comfortable with next week, next month, or next year is that our clients are not guilty,” said Peter W. Scalis...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In