Opening statements have concluded in the trial of Michael Valva

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The prosecution and defense gave opening statements Wednesday in Riverhead at the trial of Michael Valva, the ex-NYPD officer accused in the death of his son, Thomas. NewsdayTV’s Cecilia Dowd reports. Credit: Newsday/James Carbone; File Footage; Photo Credit: Newsday / John Paraskevas; Justyna Zubko-Valva