Opening statements begin in 'Unite the Right' rally trial

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Opening statements begin in 'Unite the Right' rally trial

Jurors in the Charlottesville, Va., trial stemming from the deadly 2017 'Unite the Right' rally heard opening statements Thursday. Two dozen defendants are on trial.

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