Democrats wrap up: 'Give America a fair trial'

Closing out ir case, House Democrats warned Friday in Donald Trump's impeachment trial that president will persist in abusing his power and endangering American democracy unless Congress intervenes to remove him before 2020 election.

Rep. am Schiff, chairman of House Intelligence Committee, implored Senators as he concluded his arguments to "give America a fair trial."

Democratic prosecutors ended ir presentation just before 9 p.m. EST, with Schiff in well of Senate making one final plea to senators to ensure witnesses are called to testify.

Trump is being tried in Senate after House impeached him last month, accusing him of abusing his office by asking Ukraine for politically motivated probes of Biden and or matters while withholding military aid from a U.S. ally that was at war with bordering Russia.

second article of impeachment accuses him of obstructing Congress by refusing to turn over documents or allow officials to testify in House ensuing probe.

As Democrats finished ir third day before sceptical Republican senators, Trump's legal team prepared to start his defence, expected on Saturday.