21.   The defense rested after Routier stepped down, and the state has scheduled rebuttal witnesses Thursday.

22.   The defense rested its case without calling Mesa to the stand or presenting any witnesses or evidence.

23.   The defense rested Thursday morning without calling any witnesses.

24.   The defense rested without calling any witnesses.

25.   The defense rested, but not for long.

26.   The judge then called the jury into the courtroom and informed the startled jurors that the defense had rested.

27.   The main reason the Bulls seldom ever lose a case on the court is that their defense never rests.

28.   Usually the defense rests its case and if the defendant does not take the stand the waiver is implied.

29.   When the defense rested its case earlier in the week, the judge had asked Salvi if he wished to testify.

30.   When the USC defense needed rest with a long offensive drive, new quarterback John Fox could never find the right combination.