The trial is scheduled to last through the end of next week when the jury will begin deliberations.
PALMER, Alaska - The trial for Duyvu Nguyen got underway Wednesday morning inside a Palmer courtroom. Duyvu is charged with first and second-degree murder after aleft Tuan Nguyen — who is unrelated to the defendant — dead inside his apartment complex.
According to opening statements, Tuan was a former employee of a nail salon Duyvu owned in Anchorage — LA Nails — but was let go from his position before moving to Palmer. State prosecutors argue that Duyvu drove out to Palmer on the morning of Oct. 30 with the intent to kill Tuan over an alleged affair Tuan was having with Duyvu’s wife, Xuanlan Tran.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Anchorage likely to see latest 50-degree day in 40 yearsIt's likely Anchorage residents won't see the first 50 degree day until next week.
Read more »
A look into Anchorage’s Volcanic Ash Advisory CenterAnchorage's Volcanic Ash Advisory Center is one of nine volcanic ash advisory centers worldwide that monitor the environment for hazardous volcanic ash.
Read more »
In secret recordings, a top Anchorage library official calls Alaska Natives ‘woke’ and ‘racists’Despite Judy Eledge’s history of inflammatory comments and social media posts, Anchorage’s mayor placed her in a key position in the city’s library and Alaska’s governor awarded her public money and a national role. (via adndotcom & propublica)
Read more »
Anchorage’s former Golden Lion Hotel to open as low-income housing next monthAnchorage Homelessness Coordinator Alexis Johnson says the city plans to begin transitioning people into the Golden Lion as the Sullivan Arena mass shelter starts shutting down.
Read more »
Anchorage School District takes action after overdoses involving fentanylThe Anchorage School District is enlisting the help of outside groups to address the growing problem of fentanyl use by students, including the State of Alaska and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Read more »
Not Invisible Act commissioners gather in Anchorage to take testimony on missing and murdered Indigenous peoplePanel members made up of local community leaders answered questions from the commission regarding their experience with policies, victim and family resources, as well as law enforcement in their areas.
Read more »