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Sean Parnell’s custody case is in a judge’s hands after testimony that shook the Pa. Senate campaign

The trial ended without an immediate ruling and with two conflicting narratives about alleged abuse by Senate candidate Sean Parnell. He denied the accusations.

Republican Senate candidate Sean Parnell, right, walks to a courtroom at the Butler County Courthouse for his child custody trial on Monday.  He is with his girlfriend, Melanie Rawley.
Republican Senate candidate Sean Parnell, right, walks to a courtroom at the Butler County Courthouse for his child custody trial on Monday. He is with his girlfriend, Melanie Rawley.Read moreAndrew Rush / AP