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May 28, 2008

CVS trial: Closing arguments tomorrow

PROVIDENCE -- Jurors hearing the bribery trial of two former CVS executives have today off.

Chief U.S. District Judge Mary M. Lisi gave the jurors the day off today and scheduled a private chamber conference with lawyers for both sides this afternoon to discuss her charge to the jury.

Closing arguments are set for tomorrow.

The credibility of John Celona, the state’s star witness, came under sharp attack from the defense yesterday, but their lawyers declined to take up the judge’s offer to let them recall the corrupt former state senator to the witness stand.

Instead, the defense in the trial of John R. “Jack” Kramer and Carlos Ortiz rested its case without calling any witnesses.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 7:02 AM | Permalink

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