U.S. News: Prosecution rests in polo mogul DUI case

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Prosecution rests in polo mogul DUI case Mar 19th 2012, 19:38 By msnbc.com staff The prosecution has rested its case against the wealthy South Florida polo mogul accused in the DUI manslaughter death of a 23-year-old man. John Goodman, the founder of the International Polo Club in Palm Beach, is charged in the Feb. 12, 2010, crash that killed Scott Wilson. Prosecutors say a drunken Goodman crashed his Bentley convertible into Wilson’s car, causing it to roll into a canal where Wilson drowned. Read more about the case on NBCMiami.com                 Goodman’s defense team began presenting its arguments Monday, with attorneys saying they will only need about a day and half to complete their case. The jury could begin deliberating as early as Wednesday. Goodman adopted his girlfriend, Heather Colby, in February to protect his assets. Colby testified last week but wasn't questioned about the adoption.         Goodman faces up to 30 years in prison if found guilty in the crash. More content from msnbc.com and NBC News: Mom: Trayvon was killed because of 'the color of his skin' Fuhgeddaboutit! NJ top state for fighting corruption Woman found dead with three kids was 'good mom' Nebraska tornadoes rip roofs from houses Soldier held in Afghan killings had financial issues Tea Party spokesman arrested in sex assault case Follow US News on msnbc.com on Twitter and Facebook

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