Neither the prosecution nor the defense raised the issue of race today as a factor in the case.

In the end, though, legal experts said, Merrill's defense raises even more questions.

"To the extent the defense raises the issue on cross."

The defense raised only minor objections in an appeal that was not accepted.

Now it is trying to undercut all possible theories the defense might raise.

Earlier, it appeared that the defense had raised doubts about other testimony regarding the fire's origin.

The defense raised doubts about how the samples were collected and tested.

That defense raises the question: how safe is your retirement money now?

The defense, however, also raised doubts about the metal bar, the blood and the palm print.

He said the defense would raise her mental condition as an issue, but was not more specific.