51.   The defense presented witnesses who suggested that Sodano was shot during a robbery.

52.   They will try to present expert witnesses in wife battering, courting public and jury sentiments on the volatile issue.

53.   When the trial resumes on Saturday, the prosecution said it will present witnesses to support its case.

54.   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.