The testimony phase of this trial is now over. The detectives arrived just before 9 a.m., knowing that soon their fates will be in the hands of one man, Justice Arthur Cooperman. They made the decision two months ago to waive their rights to a jury trial after they lost their bid to move the case to a different venue.
Their lawyers made a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, a routine legal maneuver, arguing the prosecution did not make their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The judge ruled that defense motion is denied with respect to all defendants and all counts. The charges stand.
Closing arguments will take place Monday at 9 a.m. The defense begins, with three statements on behalf of the three detectives.
Prosecution statement expected Tuesday and are likely to take a few hours. The judge will have case, most likely, by Tuesday afternoon.
His decision could come any time after that.
