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Lawyers give closing arguments in ND propofol case
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FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ A prosecutor says a Fargo surgeon accused of

drugging and raping his wife showed ``extreme indifference to the

value of human life.''

Dr. Jon Norberg is charged with gross sexual imposition and

reckless endangerment. He's accused of injecting Alonna Norberg

with an anesthetic and having sex with her against her will.

Prosecutor Gary Euren  told jurors in his closing

argument Tuesday that Alonna Norberg was unconscious and did not

have the ability to give consent.

Said Euren, ``It's about Alonna Norberg being drugged with

propofol and Dr. Jon Norberg having sexual intercourse with her in

various forms. That's the case.''

Defense attorney Robert Hoy said in his closing there's no

evidence to support allegations and Alonna Norberg is not credible.

Said Hoy to jurors, ``Do you believe Alonna Norberg?''