News Wrap: Jury hears opening statements in Roof trial

Name: News Wrap: Jury hears opening statements in Roof trial
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P304S
Description: In our news wrap Wednesday, in Charleston, S.C., a jury heard opening statements in the trial of Dylann Roof, the white supremacist charged with murdering nine black churchgoers in June 2015. The defense conceded his guilt and focused on preventing a death sentence. Also, Tennessee authorities have charged two juveniles in the fatal wildfires that blazed through the state’s Smoky Mountains.

Clip: 12/07/2016 | 5m 4s

In our news wrap Wednesday, in Charleston, S.C., a jury heard opening statements in the trial of Dylann Roof, the white supremacist charged with murdering nine black churchgoers in June 2015. The defense conceded his guilt and focused on preventing a death sentence. Also, Tennessee authorities have charged two juveniles in the fatal wildfires that blazed through the state’s Smoky Mountains.

Aired: 12/07/16

Expired: 01/06/17

Rating: NR

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