Closing Arguments Given In Thurman Stalking Case

Attorneys in the Uma Thurman alleged stalker trial begin their closing statements Monday, arguing whether Jack Jordan is a troubled stalker or misguided romantic. CBS 2's John Slattery reports.

Attorneys in the Uma Thurman alleged stalker trial begin their closing statements Monday, arguing whether Jack Jordan is a troubled stalker or misguided romantic. CBS 2's John Slattery reports.

Closing arguments are expected Monday in the trial of the love sick fan accused of stalking Uma Thurman. CBS 2's Jay Dow reports.

Closing arguments are expected Monday in the trial of the love sick fan accused of stalking Uma Thurman. CBS 2's Jay Dow reports.

Uma Thurman has said she was "completely freaked out" when she came in contact with the man accused of stalking her.

Breaking now... UMA THURMAN took the stand today against JACK JORDAN, the man accused of stalking her. According to her testimony, she felt sickened and terrified by the man accused of stalking her. She was further upset to discover that he'd been in contact with her parents. "[My mother] said the person had called her in Woodstock and that he was supposed to be in a relationship with me and that he loved me," Thurman said. "He had threatened to commit suicide if he wasn't given access to me. I felt extremely upset because my elderly mother is alone at home and he (Jordan) was completely scary. I was upset. I thought it was a weird thing." She also said the man approached her assistant on a movie set in 2005, saying he was a friend of her parents and wanted to say hello. She said Jordan then gave her assistant a card to give to Uma. "It didn't look right, it was very disturbing," she said. "I was completely freaked out. It was almost like a nightmare- scary."

Twelve jurors are now deliberating the fate of Moe Maurice Gibbs. Today prosecution and defense presented their closing arguments in Gibbs' murder trial. Shaun Sipma has the details from the Ward County Courthouse... It was a packed courtroom this morning with the family of Mindy Morgenstern, Jordan Ranum, and Moe Gibbs looking on as Prosecution lead by Barnes County State's Attorney Brad Cruff delivered his closing arguments. (Brad Cruff, Barnes Co. State's Attorney) I talked about four factors, those being opportunity, ability, DNA, and finally the jail house confession. Cruff said that the defense's idea that Mindy was killed before Moe brought his then wife a drink at work was inaccurate. DNA was also an issue for prosecution. (Cruff) Again he was the only profile within those items tested and there is and I never heard any explanation, innocent explanation on how that DNA came to be about under Mindy's fingernails and on her shirt. Cruff also called Defenses stand on the amount of DNA as fuzzy math that was refuted by the state crime lab DNA expert. (Cruff) 21 males voluntarily gave their DNA samples in this case. Of those 21 males samples that were submitted there was only one that matches the murder victim Mindy Morgenstern that one person is the defendant. Prosecution's arguments lasted just 45 minutes and were highlighted to the jury by saying Focus on facts and not possibilities. In their closing arguments defense, lead by Jeff Bredahl, also pointed to facts saying the state has very little in their case. (Jeff Bredahl, Lead Defense Attorney) Facts are stubborn things. If the state wants you and suggest to you folks to disregard the facts shame on them. Bredahl argued that the timeline doesn't fit. He said it would have been impossible for Moe to bring his wife a drink at work and get back in time to kill Mindy. (Bredahl) He can't commit this murder with Tiana outside in the hall. Go in and commit a vicious murder. First of all it doesn't fit in the time frame it can't it doesn't. It's impossible. Bredahl also pointed to Nicole Rose a witness who was at the apartment that day and testified to smelling the Pine-sol at 12:30, before Moe supposedly got back from his wife's work. (Bredahl) The only verdict you can reach in this case is a not guilty. Defense's closing arguments almost four hours with Bredahl highlighting what he said were dozens of examples of inaccuracies in the prosecutions case. The prosecution rebutted Bredahls comments before the jury was sent to deliberate. Judge John Paulson ruled that the jury will NOT be sequestered during their decision making process. Two members of the jury were excused and the 7 women and five men began deliberating Moe's fate. At the Ward County Courthouse, Shaun Sipma KX News.

Uma Thurman took the stand inside a NY courtroom to face the man accused of stalking her. Jack Jordan is charged with stalking Thurman since 2005, when he began parading her and her family with e-mails, phone calls and letters. CBS 2's John Slattery.

12 jurors are now deliberating the fate of Moe Maurice Gibbs. Today prosecution and defense presented their closing arguments in Gibbs' murder trial. Shaun Sipma has the details from the Ward County Courthouse... It was a packed courtroom this morning with the family of Mindy Morgenstern, Jordan Ranum, and Moe Gibbs looking on as Prosecution lead by Barnes County State's Attorney Brad Cruff delivered his closing arguments. (Brad Cruff, Barnes Co. State's Attorney) Significance of timeline is that approx 12:30 Cruff said that the defense's idea that Mindy was killed before Moe brought his then wife a drink at work was inaccurate. DNA was also an issue for prosecution (Cruff) I never heard innocent explanation on how DNA on fingernails and shirt If you that much time gap deteriates Def of Defense theory of touch DNA Cruff also called Defenses stand on the amount of DNA as fuzzy math that was refuted by the state crime lab DNA expert. (Cruff) Had to use fingernails to open fingernails (Door nob) Using fingernails to open doorknob. Prosecution's arguments lasted just 45 minutes and were highlighted to the jury by saying Focus on facts and not possibilities. In their closing arguments defense, lead by Jeff Bredahl, also pointed to facts saying the state has very little in their case. (Jeff Bredahl, Lead Defense Attorney) IF state wants you to disregard facts ? shame on them.. this case is about facts. The only evidence under fingernails, Ms. Olson touch DNA. Bredahl argued that the timeline doesn't fit. He said it would have been impossible for Moe to bring his wife a drink at work and get back in time to kill Mindy.. (Bredahl) He can't commit murder with Tiana out in hall, doesn't fit timeline. Bredahl also pointed to Nicole Rose a witness who was at the apartment that day and testified to smelling the Pine-sol at 12:30, before Moe supposedly got back from his wife's work. (Bredahl) Is outweighed by other evidence. Defense's closing arguments almost four hours with Bredahl highlighting what he said were dozens of examples of inaccuracies in the prosecutions case. The prosecution rebutted Bredahls comments before the jury was sent to deliberate. Judge John Paulson ruled that the jury will NOT be sequestered during their decision making process. Two members of the jury were excused and the 7 women and five men began deliberating Moe's fate. At the Ward County Courthouse, Shaun Sipma KX News.

A former mental patient is accused of repeatedly appearing at the door of actress Uma Thurman and leaving her a frightening letter according to court testimony Tuesday. He faces charges of stalking and aggravated harrassment. (April 29)