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Opening statements in U.S. Senate trial

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Coleman's lawyer delivers opening statements
Norm Coleman's lawyer Joe Friedberg (back right) delivers opening statements at the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul, Minn.
Pool Photo/Ben Garvin

Attorneys for Norm Coleman and Al Franken laid out their cases Monday during opening statements in the U.S. Senate election trial.

Midday airs substantial excerpts from both Coleman attorney Joe Friedberg's and Franken attorney Kevin Hamilton's statements.

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Coleman's lawyer delivers opening statements
Norm Coleman's lawyer Joe Friedberg (back right) delivers opening statements at the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul, Minn.
Pool Photo/Ben Garvin