Jury hears opening statements in Murdaugh trial

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(NewsNation) — Opening statements began Wednesday in the trial of former prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of killing his wife and son.

The prosecution and defense told very different stories to the newly seated jury in the South Carolina courtroom.

In the video above, NewsNation host Dan Abrams and the Law & Crime Network’s Jesse Weber analyze Wednesday’s proceedings, including discussions of new evidence.

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