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  • "Self-administration is not an extraordinary or unforeseen circumstance," the prosecutor added, referring to the defense's theory.

    NYDN Rss NANCY DILLON 2011

  • In closing arguments Friday, prosecutor Manuela Comodi questioned the opinions of the defense's DNA experts.

    Knox murder appeal enters final stretch 2011

  • "We are pleased that the jury saw through the defense's cynical efforts and reached a verdict based on the evidence and the law," said Jason Post , a privately paid spokesman for the mayor.

    Political Operative Faces Prison Term Michael Howard Saul 2011

  • Justin Tuck, who played after missing four of the team's seven games with neck and groin injuries, said he contributed to the defense's slow start.

    Giants' Defense Awakens After a Sluggish Start Tom Perrotta 2011

  • •Key issues: Will Haynesworth's loss have a major trickle-down effect on the defense's back seven?

    AFC preview: Bills need Owens to notch first playoff since '99 2009

  • In closing arguments Friday, prosecutor Manuela Comodi questioned the opinions of the defense's DNA experts.

    Knox murder appeal enters final stretch 2011

  • In his closing arguments, Mr. Fitzgerald said that while Mr. Perry accused Ms. Kissel of lying, the prosecution presented no mental-health experts to counter the defense's evidence.

    Kissel Defense Finishes Closing Arguments Allison Morrow 2011

  • The inability to salt away games by pounding the football and the concurrent failures of the defense's front four and back four made the Saints much of what they were in 2008 — a .500 team that could compete in most games but not win the ones decided at the end.

    Saints, Bush seek balancing act that finally puts it all together 2009

  • Whether they testify in the guilt-innocence phase depends on the defense's tactics.

    Heroes or Villains? 2010

  • He has every right to defend his behavior and those who worked for him, but if they committed illegal acts, all he seems to be doing is writing the rough draft of the defense's opening argument at trial.

    The Gift That Keeps on Giving 2009

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