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

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

53.   The defense rests its case, your honor.

54.   The defense chose to rest its case without calling the officer, Francis Livoti, to the witness stand.

55.   The defense formally rested its case Tuesday.

56.   The defense lawyers also quickly rested their cases, saying they had refuted the prosecution case during cross-examination.

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

58.   The district attorney expects to rest his case Monday or early Tuesday.

59.   The government rested its case today.

60.   The FTC plans to call another economist, as well as a government accountant, before resting its case.