After 17 witnesses and 31 days of testimony, the prosecution in the bingo corruption case rested Tuesday. U.S. District Court Judge Myron Thompson told the jury to take the day off Wednesday.
Milton McGregor is charged with conspiring to buy votes for 2010's Senate bill 380, a pro-gambling bill.
On Wednesday morning, Thompson heard arguments for acquittal, starting with the first defendant named in the indictment — Victoryland owner Milton McGregor — and continuing through the list. After Thompson has heard the arguments, the defense will begin presenting their case, one defendant at a time.
You can read those motions in PDF here:
Milton McGregor motion for acquittal
Lobbyists:
Tom Coker motion for acquittal
Bob Geddie motion for acquittal
Senators:
Harri Anne Smith motion for acquittal
Jim Preuitt motion for acquittal
Quinton Ross motion for acquittal
Larry Means motion for acquittal
Other players: