Closing Arguments Set For Monday In Christensen Trial
Brendt Christensen, the man accused of kidnapping and killing U of I visiting scholar Yingying Zhang, will not testify in his own defense. The jury will get the case Monday.
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Ex-Girlfriend Of Accused Killer Of Yingying Zhang Continues Testimony
Federal prosecutors will rest their case Friday in the trial of Brendt Christensen, the man accused of killing University of Illinois visiting scholar Yingying Zhang. The capital case could go to the jury Monday.
