Johnson and several Dolphins players had been present during opening arguments to show their support for Martin.

In opening arguments at the first trial, each defense lawyer cast blame on the other defendant.

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Aug. 21, with opening arguments to start a week later.

After months of preparation, the prosecution and defense lawyers made opening arguments yesterday in the biggest terrorist trial ever to come to an American courtroom.

In opening arguments this week, defense lawyers said there was no conspiracy and that their clients might have misunderstood complicated laws guiding political contributions.

The Vietnam War opened deep arguments about civil-military relations that continue to exert powerful influences today.

Opening arguments for the trial, taking place in Florida, are scheduled for today.

A jury here heard opening arguments this morning in the retrial of a criminal contempt charge against a doctor who offers an unapproved cancer drug.

That sets the stage for opening arguments in the trial to begin early next week, most likely on Tuesday.

A state judge in Washington heard opening arguments yesterday in a legal battle that could determine whether Seattle retains two daily newspapers.