Defense rests without Mapes taking stand
Posted August 22, 2023 1:00 am
Lawyers are set to give closing arguments Wednesday in Tim Mapes' trial. A jury could begin deliberating the fate of Michael Madigan's former chief of staff as soon as Wednesday afternoon.
The jury has heard from 18 witnesses over two weeks, including state Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita, former state Rep. Greg Harris and former state Rep. Lou Lang.
Mapes' defense attorneys called four witnesses Tuesday, including Mapes' wife. However, Mapes confirmed for U.S. District Judge John Kness that he would not testify in his own defense.
Mapes is charged with perjury and attempted obstruction of justice.
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