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Yeardley Love Murder: George Huguely trial to begin Monday

Yeardley Love Murder: George Huguely trial to begin Monday
George Huguely AP Photo/ Charlottsville Police Department

(CBS) - The trial of former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely, who is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Yeardley Love, is scheduled to begin on Monday in Charlottesville.

Pictures: Yeardley Love Murdered; George Huguely Charged

Huguely faces charges of first-degree murder, robbery, burglary, statutory burglary, grand larceny and felony murder in connection to Love's death.

Jury selection will begin on Monday and is expected to take about two days, according to court documents.

The 22-year-old Love, a UVA student and lacrosse player, was found dead in her apartment almost two years ago in May 2010. Huguely, 23, is accused of kicking in the door of Love's apartment and slamming her head into a wall.

The trial is expected to last about two weeks, according to ABC Baltimore.

Complete coverage Yeardley Love on Crimesider


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