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Naresh Bhatt Full Trial, Part 2: The Defense's Case | Mamta Kafle Bhatt

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Mamta Kafle Bhatt

Commonwealth v. Naresh Bhatt (Virginia). A jury convicted him of first-degree murder on Nov. 10, 2026. Sentencing is March 12, 2027. Every clip in the film is labeled by who says so.

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  • Naresh Bhatt Full Trial, Part 1: The Prosecution's Case | Mamta Kafle Bhatt

  • SAY HER NAME: Sandra Birchmore, “remember the person” | after the Matthew Farwell verdict

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  • Was the interpreter an act for the jury? Watch his face. | Mamta Kafle Bhatt, Naresh Bhatt trial

  • “The Raja.” The prosecution’s closing on Naresh Bhatt | Mamta Kafle Bhatt #TrialWatch

  • “There are other Sandra Birchmores”: U.S. Attorney after the Matthew Farwell verdict

  • Stoughton police Explorers: “deserves a second look?” | Sandra Birchmore, Matthew Farwell verdict

  • “No laws to guide them”: Mica Miller and coercive control | Mica’s Law

  • Mica Miller: “I was 13 years old when I met John-Paul Miller as my pastor.” #SayHerName

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  • Faith Hedgepeth said no. | Miguel Salguero-Olivares convicted #SayHerName

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