08-08-2013, 02:32 AM
The prosecution rested its case today.
The defense then presented a motion for dismissal.
Defense attorneys contended that there wasn't evidence to support the murder charge against Young and that the whole case was based on nothing other than Gouker's false initial claim that his son had killed Zwicker, a claim which he later retracted.
The judge denied the motion to dismiss citing the fact that there were several prosecution witnesses who testified under oath that Young had confessed to the murder.
The defense will present its case starting Thursday, 8/8. It's unlikely that Joshua Young will testify.
The jury may begin verdict deliberations on Friday. They will be sequestered for the duration of the deliberation process.
The defense then presented a motion for dismissal.
Defense attorneys contended that there wasn't evidence to support the murder charge against Young and that the whole case was based on nothing other than Gouker's false initial claim that his son had killed Zwicker, a claim which he later retracted.
The judge denied the motion to dismiss citing the fact that there were several prosecution witnesses who testified under oath that Young had confessed to the murder.
The defense will present its case starting Thursday, 8/8. It's unlikely that Joshua Young will testify.
The jury may begin verdict deliberations on Friday. They will be sequestered for the duration of the deliberation process.