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 to misuse taxpayer money from Community Action Minneapolis, testified Monday in federal court on his own behalf. 

Davis denied allegations that his $34,000 a year position at the Ben & Jerry's run by CAM — the nonprofit run by his father Bill Davis — was a "no-show" job. He said he served as a consultant available on call 24/7 to respond to emergencies and do technical support. Davis said he did all this while being employed full time as a Minneapolis police officer. 

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Former Minneapolis Police Federation president Lt. John Delmonico testified it is not uncommon for officers to perform outside work. However, officers are required to file paperwork about their outside employment with the department every year. 

Prosecutors say Davis only filed one such notification and didn't renew it.

Testimony concluded Monday morning with the appearance of David Johnson, a former CAM employee and a family friend of Davis. Johnson said he's known Davis since he was 7 years old. And Johnson said his wife and Davis' mother are longtime friends. 

"I think he's a truthful individual," said Johnson. 

"You can take him at his word?" asked defense attorney Fred Bruno.

The jury was expected to start deliberating Tuesday.

Brandt Williams

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Jordan Davis said he served as a consultant available on call 24/7 to respond to emergencies and do technical support, while being employed full-time as a Minneapolis police officer.

Jordan Davis testifies in his trial over alleged 'no-show' job

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