If wrapped up today, verdict could come by end of the week Defense attorneys for Mayor Frank Melton and his former police bodyguard Michael Recio expect to wrap up their cases today in federal court, paving the way for a possible verdict by the end of the week. It is still unclear whether Melton plans to take the stand. However, Recio's attorney, Cynthia Stewart, indicated Recio likely will testify. The plan was announced Tuesday at the end of a stop-and-go day at the federal court house in downtown Jackson. [continues 736 words]
