The trial of a woman charged in the death of her nearly 11-month-old daughter in Schenectady County is underway.
Persia Nelson, 26, is charged with murder, manslaughter and acting in a manner that would injure a child in connection with the death of Halo Branton last year.
On Wednesday, opening statements were delivered. The prosecution painted Nelson as a young, troubled mother who had reached her breaking point, saying Nelson was dealing with infidelity issues with her current boyfriend while she was having custody issues with her ex…