Duke lacrosse player stands trial in D.C.

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Duke University lacrosse player Collin Finnerty, arrested in the alleged rape of an exotic dancer in April, stood trial in D.C. Monday for separate misdemeanor assault charges stemming from a Georgetown brawl.

Finnerty, wearing an oversized dark-blue blazer, white shirt and greentie, sat quietly as attorneys questioned witnesses. He faces up to six months of jail time if convicted. As of late Monday, the prosecution had rested and the trial was expected to go another day.

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