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'Proven liars' to testify against Omaha woman, lawyer says

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The lawyer for an Omaha woman has told a jury that family members who'll be testifying against her are not to be believed.

Sean Conway said Wednesday during his opening statements in Erica Jenkins' first murder trial that a "trio of proven liars" will be taking the stand to help convict the 24-year-old.

Jenkins is charged with murder and other crimes in the Aug. 19, 2013, slaying of Curtis Bradford. Her second murder trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 26 in slaying of Andrea Kruger on Aug. 21, 2013.

Jenkins' brother, Nikko Jenkins, has pleaded guilty to killing Kruger, Bradford and two more men.

Serving time at the York prison for robbing the two men before their slayings, Erica Jenkins has waived her right to attend her trials.

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