"We have more than adequate evidence," Judge Melville said.

But under Judge Melville's firm tutelage and strict time limits, the job was completed in barely a week.

In the middle of a long explanation of what constitutes a conspiracy, Judge Melville stopped.

"Well, we're not going to take a vote on it," Judge Melville said.

"I remember when an attorney just had to come into the courtroom and talk," Judge Melville said, almost wistfully.

"It sounds like she's got a long list," Judge Melville said.

All parties to the case are barred by Judge Melville from discussing it outside the courtroom.

"I am not bought and paid for," Judge Melville said.

"I can't take any more," the notoriously disciplined Judge Melville said as he ended the day's session 15 minutes early.

The jury of eight women and four men followed Judge Melville's instructions intently, reading along with written copies provided by the court.