51.   But the jurors continued to debate more serious charges, signaling that they were wrestling with the credibility of the main prosecution witness, a Mafia turncoat.

52.   But the prosecution witness dug in his heels.

53.   Campbell testified in his own defense last Tuesday and contradicted several prosecution witnesses on the issue of awareness.

54.   Cox, who was a key prosecution witness in that trial, is now a consultant for Archer Daniels Cox declined comment.

55.   Cuffy was allowed to plead to the lesser charge because he is the key prosecution witness in the assassination of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown.

56.   Defense attorneys gave no opening argument and did not cross-examine Pearle or another prosecution witness.

57.   Defense attorneys, attempting to show jurors that the testimony was fabricated to benefit the prosecution, sharply cross-examined the prosecution witness called to verify the tape.

58.   Defense lawyer Fred Hagans, who is assisting Tinker, explained later that he feels the defense had discredited several prosecution witnesses.

59.   Dietz is expected to be a key prosecution witness during the rebuttal phase in February or March.

60.   Dietz, who was the star prosecution witness in the Yates trial, found it an especially troubling case, professionally and personally.