MILWAUKEE (AP) — The “top levels of government” were involved in bringing charges against a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal authorities, her defense attorney told jurors during closing arguments at her trial Thursday in an attempt to blunt prosecutors’ arguments that the judge acted inappropriately.

Jurors began deliberating Thursday afternoon after closing arguments in the federal trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. During the course of deliberations, the jury had several questions for the judge.

Jury deliberations are underway in the trial of Judge Hannah Dugan. Follow live updates from the courthouse. ⬇️

Lawyers for Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan filed a motion to have the federal obstruction case against her thrown out.