11.   That kept the defense, which has run out of witnesses, from resting until Friday or even Monday, when Ito ordered prosecutors to begin their rebuttal case.

12.   They contended that they deliberately delayed the tests to end their rebuttal case on a dramatic note.

13.   Prosecutors expected to present a short rebuttal case Tuesday before both sides made closing arguments and sent the case to the jury.

14.   After the defense rests, the prosecution gets to put on a rebuttal case, which could last two weeks.

15.   After prosecutors present a short rebuttal case, closing arguments and then jury deliberations were expected Wednesday as the trial approached the one-month mark.

16.   Although the prosecution rested its rebuttal case, it reserved the right to call more witnesses because the defense has not completed its initial presentation.

17.   He also refused a prosecution request that Simpson formally waive his right to testify before the rebuttal case begins.

18.   Prosecutor Marcia Clark objected to lifting the sequestration, saying no modification is needed because the prosecution has pared back its rebuttal case and will rest Friday.

19.   The prosecution rebuttal case then follows.

20.   The prosecution expects to end its rebuttal case by the end of the week and has been presenting witnesses to bolster its evidence gathered by Fuhrman and other detectives.