Alabama: Prosecution to rest next week in gambling trial

Prosecution to rest next week in gambling trial
Written by PHILLIP RAWLS

Prosecutors in Alabama's gambling corruption trial say they could wrap up their portion of the 7-week-old trial early next week.


They say they have four more witnesses after one of the lobbyists who pleaded guilty, Jennifer Pouncy, finishes her testimony Friday. Defense attorneys are trying to stop two of the remaining witnesses from appearing.


Prosecutors want one of Gov. Bob Riley's former aides, Josh Blades, to testify about what one of the defendants, Sen. Jim Preuitt, told Blades about another defendant, Sen. Harri Anne Smith, concerning campaign support from casino owner Ronnie Gilley. Prosecutors also want to present an FBI agent to offer government and bank records to back up testimony that has been presented by Gilley and others.


Gambling Corruption Trial