Some of the Defendants To Take the Stand in Chicago Mob Trial

The Chicago Tribune reports on Joey "the Clown" Lombardo taking the stand and others:

Earlier Monday, attorney Joseph Lopez, who represents defendant Frank Calabrese Sr., informed U.S. District Judge James Zagel that his client also will testify in his own defense. That testimony is expected this afternoon.

Calabrese's brother and son have testified against him in the trial's highlight.

Calabrese and Lombardo are among five men on trial in a sweeping Outfit conspiracy case that centers on 18 long-unsolved mob murders.

The government rested its case today, and lawyers this morning hashed out a schedule for the defense.

Lombardo himself is expected to testify Wednesday.

However, reputed mob boss James Marcello won't testify, his lawyers said Monday.

Defendant Paul Schiro expects to call no witnesses, his attorney said.

Ralph Meczyk, the lawyer for former Chicago police officer Anthony Doyle, said his client also could take the stand.

The Chicago Mob isn't what it used to be.When guys are taking the stand,the fear is gone.