The prosecutor told the jury that all an honest person had to do was call the local police to ask whether that firearm had been reported as stolen.
Well, if the prosecutor is right, all an honest person has to do is call the police and ask if the gun is reported stolen, could anyone cite the law requiring an honest citizen to do this?
Sounds like the prosecutor was implying that the accused didn't make such a call, because he knew or suspected the firearm was stolen. IF there is no law, requiring such a call, then not making it is not a crime or an omission of any sort and the prosecutor is posturing, and yes, essentially lying.
THis reminds me of something Mas Ayoob said a long time back (and I'm sure he's not the only one who ever said it)
In court, those people giving testimony (on the stand) are under oath to tell the truth....the prosecutor is not!