NEW YORK, NY November 20, 2009 —The defense has rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. But the Republican lawmaker never took the stand. Bruno explains the decision: "I'm satisfied that all that has been said has been said and there was nothing more that I was going to add that proves my innocence."

Seven witnesses took the stand on Bruno's behalf. They included the press secretary to former Gov. George Pataki and the CEO of a technology firm that received discretionary funds known as member items from Bruno. The defense witnesses testified that the former senator did not use his political connections to enrich his business interests. Bruno says the people that appeared on his behalf defended him well.

The jury could begin deliberating as early as Monday afternoon.