Lawyer For Lacrosse Murder Suspect Claims Death Was An Accident
Posted on Feb 08, 2012 @ 01:30PM - 3 comments
By Debbie Emery - Radar Reporter
The trial of the former University of Virginia lacrosse player who allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend began on Wednesday, and while his lawyer admitted that he killed her, the attorney claims her death was an accident.
George Huguely V is charged with the first degree murder of Yeardley Love in May 2010, but defense attorney Francis McQ. Lawrence told the jury in his opening statement that it was unplanned and unwanted, reported ABCNews.com.
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“Involuntary manslaughter could and should be the only thought at this time. Please take careful deliberation," Lawrence said. He repeatedly said that Huguely, 24, had "no intent" to kill Love.
"He's not complicated. He's not complex. He's a lacrosse player.”
