11.   The defense is not resting easy in practices.

12.   The defense rested its case Thursday after three days of testimony.

13.   The defense rested its case Tuesday in the punishment phase of the trial.

14.   The defense rested on Tuesday without calling Skakel to testify.

15.   The Democratic defense rests on the proposition that some lies are less egregious than others.

16.   The defense rested its case without Mesa taking the stand, presenting any witnesses, or introducing any evidence.

17.   The defense rests its case, your honor.

18.   The defense rested on Thursday in the gun possession and bribery cases of Combs and his bodyguard, Anthony Jones.

19.   The defense formally rested its case Tuesday.