Calif. jury gets 'Alpha Dog' kidnap-murder case
The Associated PressA jury is considering the case of Jesse James Hollywood, who is accused of kidnapping a teenager over a drug debt and ordering his death.
In closing arguments Tuesday, prosecutor Joshua Lynn argued Hollywood had escaped conviction for too long in the 2000 killing that inspired the 2007 movie "Alpha Dog."
Lynn told jurors: "The time has come."
Hollywood testified he kidnapped 15-year-old Nicholas Markowitz because the boy's half-brother owed him money for marijuana but he denied any role in Nicholas's death.
In defense closing arguments in Santa Barbara Superior Court, attorney Alex Kessel called the case "manufactured."
Jurors started deliberations Wednesday. Hollywood could face the death penalty if convicted.
(This version CORRECTS that quotes from closing arguments were said Tuesday, not Wednesday.)