Trial of men accused of British soldier murder to start Friday

The trial of two Muslim converts accused of brutally murdering a soldier in broad daylight in a London street is expected to start on Friday, a British judge said today.
Michael Adebolajo, 28, and Michael Adebowale, 22, will stand trial at the Old Bailey court in London following the conclusion of legal submissions.
The details of legal arguments in the case over the past week cannot be reported.
Adebolajo, wearing a black shirt, and Adebowale, in a beige knitted jumper, appeared in the dock today, separated by security guards.
Judge Nigel Sweeney told the court the trial could start on Friday.

Lee Rigby, a 25-year-old soldier who had served a tour of duty in Afghanistan, died from multiple cut and stab wounds when he was attacked as he walked back to Woolwich Barracks in southeast London on May 22.
The two defendants are also each accused of attempting to murder a police officer on the same day, and conspiracy to murder a police officer.
Adebolajo has asked to be known as Mujaahid Abu Hamza in court, while Adebowale wants to be called Ismail Ibn Abdullah.