Why is the prosecution resting so soon?
The prosecution could rest as early as Tuesday — much earlier than originally expected.
So what does this mean for their case and the defendants?
The prosecution has greatly trimmed the number of witnesses it planned on calling.
Mob hitman Frank Cullotta, for instance, almost certainly will not be called as a prosecution witness.
This suggests the feds have a great deal of confidence about their case and how it has gone in before the jury.
None of their witnesses has suffered a devastating setback on the stand under cross-examination.
Defense attorneys are expected to put on their case beginning Monday.
It will be interesting to see what they come up with.
Comments
Steve,
Im not sure that not calling Cullotta was a sign of confidence.
I think they know very well that Cullotta is a known liar and would likely undermine what seems to be a weak case already.
The defense lawyers would chew Cullotta up and spit him out.
His book is an exaggerated attempt to make himself into a big shot, the only thing big about that guy is his rat mouth.
The prosecution may have shortened their list because they can see the jury losing interest....or maybe they realized they will appear desperate...I think they've reached a little too far already.
Posted by: anonymous | August 8, 2007 10:09 PM