A celebrity pathologist went on trial Monday on charges accusing him of using public resources to further his multimillion-dollar private practice.
Cyril Wecht, who earned fame for his investigations in the cases of Elvis Presley and murdered child beauty queen Jon Benet Ramsey, has denied wrongdoing, and his attorneys have maintained that the charges are politically motivated.
His trial opened with U.S. District Judge Arthur Schwab reading detailed instructions to the jury.
Wecht, 76, is charged with 41 counts, including wire fraud, mail fraud and theft. The trial is expected to last about two months.
Wecht remains a consultant, …
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