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The first federal trial over a hate crime based on gender identity began in South Carolina, where Daqua Lameek Ritter is accused of killing a Black transgender woman.
Ritter allegedly shot her in the head after their secret relationship was exposed.
Prosecutors claim Ritter tried to cover up the crime by burning evidence and misleading police.
The trial focuses on whether Ritter killed the woman, with the defense arguing there is no physical evidence linking him to the crime.
If convicted, Ritter could face multiple life sentences for murder and hate crimes.
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