Jason Corbett murder trial opens today

The Jason Corbett murder trial is expected to open in North Carolina this afternoon.

12 jurors have been agreed with two alternates due to be confirmed this morning.

Mr Corbett’s wife Molly Martens Corbett and her father Thomas Martens are charged with second degree murder for their role in causing the death of the Limerick man.

Judge Lee has warned the jurors the trial itself will likely last at least two weeks.