Former Philadelphia sportscaster Don Tollefson traded the broadcasting booth for the stand.
"The best analogy I can make is it's like another day in law school," Tollefson said.
Then this would be his 7th day in class. The former Philadelphia sportscaster is representing himself in his fraud trial.
"I did not want to represent myself but I don't think anyone in my position would've seen other choices," he said.
The prosecution says bad choices led Tollefson to court. He's accused of bilking hundreds of thousands of dollars from people, who thought they were buying sporting event trips set up by Tollefson's Winning Ways charity.
In court Tollefson often rambled, couldn't stay focused and appeared frustrated however the prosecution admits it may work in his favor.
There is an opportunity for him to garner sympathy from the jury," Prosecutor Matt Weintraub said
Tollefson says he's a bad businessman, with a charitable heart, who was battling drug and alcohol addiction.
On the stand he showed the jury sports memorabilia he's tried to sell and said full restitution has always been his goal.
"It was difficult because I've known Don for 40 years." Bill Werndl said.
Former colleague and friend Bill Werndl was one of several character witnesses called to the stand.
"A lot of good people have gone down the wrong path, everyone deserves a second chance, everyone," he went on to say.
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The number of people claiming they were sold bogus deals stands at 200. However Marquis Wallace said he and 6 other underprivileged youth got everything they were promised when Tollefson and Winning Ways took them to the 2011 Super Bowl.
Got to see Green Bay win, and that was sponsored by someone who donated, " Wallace said.
The trial is expected to last until next Tuesday.
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