SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA / A news summary : The Local Review / DEVELOPMENTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Defense Rests Without Testimony by Brown

Jim Brown’s defense rested its case Tuesday without calling the football legend to the stand in his domestic violence prosecution.

Brown told reporters outside the Hollywood courtroom that he saw no need to add his voice to the many who have testified about the dispute between him and his wife, Monique, which led to his arrest.

“At this time, I don’t think there’s anything I could say,” Brown said. “The prosecution hasn’t been able to prove anything and this case doesn’t really involve me.”

Police arrested Brown, 63, on June 15 after his 25-year-old wife called 911 following an argument with her husband at their Hollywood Hills home. She later denied that she was ever in danger or threatened by her husband.

The city attorney’s domestic violence unit decided to go ahead and prosecute Brown, who is on trial on one count of making terrorist threats and one count of vandalism, which are misdemeanors. He could face 18 months in jail if he is convicted.

The final defense witness was a psychiatrist who reiterated her findings that Monique Brown suffered from fears of abandonment and “a borderline personality disorder,” which might have prompted her to lie about Brown’s behavior.

Both sides said they would offer no further evidence and jurors were told to return today to hear closing arguments.