U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson sent the case to the jury shortly before 4 p.m. Friday. The judge has sequestered the jury, which will allow it to deliberate through the weekend, if necessary.
The nine defendants are accused of using campaign contributions to buy and sell votes for pro-gambling legislation. The judge told the jury in his final instructions that the close proximity between campaign contributions and votes is not enough to prove illegal activity. He said there must be a promise to take an official action in return for the money.
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