Jurors began deliberations Wednesday in the trial of Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson, as attorneys presented conflicting portrayals of Jackson’s conduct in a 2021 deposition.

Jackson is charged with lying under oath and obstruction of justice during his deposition in a civil lawsuit brought by Tri-State Disposal, a waste company that had trash disposal contracts in Riverdale for years.

The prosecution reminded the jury they had heard several witnesses testify during the weeklong trial, which began Nov. 5.

“Several years ago, the defendant took that same oath,” prosecuting attorney Kirsten Moran said. “But the defendant didn’t honor that oath. He lied. He lied repeatedly.”

The federal indictment against Jackson was filed in late 2023 . The now three-term mayor won re-election in Apri

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