Tag: closing arguments
Case goes to the jury after rebuttal argument
After each defendant had pled his case to the jury, the government was given one last chance to speak to the jury and prove it had met its heavy burden of proving the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Kris McLean rose to rebut the closing arguments by defendants W.R. Grace, Robert Bettacchi, Henry Eschenbach, [...]
Posted: May 7th, 2009 under Law.
Tags: Bernick, closing arguments, deliberations, Madsen, rebuttal
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Jury Instructions and the “Secret” Returns – McLean Begins His Closing Argument
The day began promptly at 8:00 a.m., with counsel discussing the jury instructions. As the instructions were provided, each party stated its approval or its objections. Parties must object to preserve their right to appeal. Consistent with its objections throughout the trial, the defense objected to: (1) the definition of asbestos; and (2) the lack of [...]
Posted: May 6th, 2009 under Law.
Tags: Clean Air Act, closing arguments, EPA, jury instructions, McLean, Orman, secret
Comments: 3