Name: Valva-Pollina trial could be delayed
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Description: The murder trial of Michael Valva and Angela Pollina may be delayed. Defense attorneys expressed concerns over coronavirus protocols impacting their clients' rights to a fair trial. The judge will rule later this month. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

The murder trial of Michael Valva and Angela Pollina may be delayed. Defense attorneys expressed concerns over coronavirus protocols impacting their clients' rights to a fair trial. The judge will rule later this month. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports. 


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