Trial begins for man accused of killing 1-month-old baby in 2022

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The trial of a man accused of killing his 1-month-old baby in 2022 is underway in Hillsborough County.

Cortavius Thompson is facing charges of first-degree murder while engaged in child abuse, officials say.

On Tuesday, jurors heard opening statements from the defense and prosecution, as well as testimony from the infant’s mother, Kayvona Lewis, who detailed her relationship with Thompson at the time and text messages between the two, shortly after the incident from three years ago…

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