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Naresh Bhatt Testifies in His Own Defense in Murder Trial
Original: Naresh Bhatt takes the stand in his own defense on Day 16 of murder trial
Naresh Bhatt took the stand in his own defense as his murder trial entered its 16th day. He is accused of killing his wife, Mamta Bhatt, who disappeared from their Virginia home in 2025. By testifying, he became the key witness for the defense, directly answering prosecutors' allegations under oath. Testimony by a defendant is relatively rare and often marks a pivotal moment in a trial, drawing attention to how he held up under cross-examination.
Why now: The defendant's rare decision to testify in his own murder trial is a dramatic turning point in a closely followed case.
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