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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher

A trial begins for a Hawaii couple accused of stealing identities of dead babies

United States District Court

A trial began Tuesday for a Hawaii couple accused of fraudulently living for decades under stolen identities of dead babies.

Polaroids of the couple wearing jackets that appear to be authentic KGB uniforms were introduced early on by prosecutors, who suggested the case was about more than just identity theft. But prosecutors later said the uniforms are not relevant to charges involving identity theft, passport fraud and conspiracy. There was no mention of Russian spy intrigue as the trial began Tuesday.

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