But when the trial was nearing its close, you started to worry that he might get off.
As the trial was nearing its end, the closing arguments were given.
The testimony came as the trial, which began here last October, nears a verdict.
As the trial was nearing its end, it took an unexpected turn.
She said she felt some relief that the trial was nearing an end.
She said that Bobby asked for an escort to and from the district attorney's office as the trial neared.
Later, however, as the trial neared an end after six weeks, the parties did settle.
The trial is nearing the end of its fifth week.
The trial is nearing an end, with the defense resting today and preparing to ask Tuesday that all charges be thrown out.
He later admitted to feeling drained as the trial neared a close.