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DEL.ICIO.USJury hearing closing statements today
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
After five years of investigation and seven weeks of testimony, both sides in the federal corruption trial of former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell will make their final statements to the 12-member jury today.
U.S. District Judge Richard Story has given each side two and a half hours to make their case, with several breaks in between.
The prosecution, led by assistant U.S. District Attorney Yates, will go first. The defense team, lead by attorney Billy Martin, will be go next.
The former mayor, 52, is charged with racketeering, bribery and tax fraud, while at the helm of a corrupt administration. He has steadfastly maintained his innocence, calling the case a “persecution,” not a prosecution.
The jury is expected to get the case on Thursday.
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