The child abuse case against Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small now heads to the jury. BreakingAC.com reports defense attorney Lou Barbone and Assistant Prosecutor Elizabeth Fischer presented those two vastly different views Tuesday morning, as they wrapped up their cases. Small is accused of verbally and physically abusing his daughter and then urging her to cover up what happened. At the center of the case is an allegation that Small beat the girl unconscious with a broom during an argument Jan. 13, 2024, when she refused to go to a peace walk in the city.