Evans testified forcefully that unions, defendants Brissette and Sullivan had nothing to do with permit delays.

Prosecutors have tried to prove to the jury that the defendants intended to shake down Boston Calling; but prosecution witnesses have not always been so sure themselves.

'Hiring a few guys.' Is it an accommodation or extortion?

Prosecutors appear to put great stock in the fact that Joyce Linehan wrote Walsh a memo about the concert dispute.

Kenneth Brissette and Timothy Sullivan are accused of extorting the Boston Calling music festival. Both have pleaded not guilty.

CEO Brian Appel conceded that he and his partners were open to union labor in negotiating a better deal with city.

Brian Appel testified to conversation about union labor when, days before festival's start, it still lacked permits.

A witness for the prosecution says helping unions wasn't part of the job.

“The defendants had a lawful purpose …. To make sure the [rock] festival comes off without a union picket,” said the defense.

Fedreal Prosecutors Say Kenneth Brissette and Timothy Sullivan illegally pressured the Boston Calling music festival into hiring union labor.