Judge Gives Jury Instructions in Raiders Trial

(April 25, 2001) -- Judge Richard Hubbell read the hour-long instructions to the jury of eight men and four women Wednesday in a brief morning session.

The jurors then were sent home and told to return Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for the start of closing arguments.

Raiders attorney Joe Alioto begins the arguments Thursday and will be followed by NFL lawyer Allen Ruby. Alioto, representing the plaintiffs, then has a second opportunity to address the jury. Each side is expected to take four hours for its arguments over the course of two days.

Judge Hubbell will give the case to the jury late Friday afternoon.