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Key Witness In Chuck Turner Trial Undergoes Cross-Examination

Ronald Wilburn walks to court in Chuck Turner trial (WBZ-TV)

BOSTON (CBS) -- Cross-examination of the prosecution's star witness in the federal corruption trial of Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner is under-way.

Turner is accused of taking bribes in exchange for a liquor license.

WBZ's Mark Katic is covering the trial at federal court in Boston.

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Defense attorney Barry Wilson is trying to discredit businessman Ronald Wilburn saying he mainly worked odd jobs and wasn't really the night-club consultant he claimed to be.

During testimony for the prosecution Friday morning Wilburn said in September 2007, he was supposed to have a final meeting with Turner to give him 600-dollars and get the bribe on tape for the FBI.

However, Wilburn says he got nervous and lied about bringing the money when Turner's secretary 'asked' him about it.

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