George Huguely trial witness: Defendant had his arm around Yeardley Love's neck

George Huguely, a former University of Virginia lacrosse player, is standing trial in the death of his ex-girlfriend Yeardley Love. With the media circus surrounding the case, let's take a moment to break down the main players in the murder trial.

Former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely is on trial for murdering his ex-girlfriend, Yeardley Love, in a case that has garnered national.

The man whose on-and-off relationship with Yeardley Love allegedly enraged George Huguely V testified today that he once witnessed Huguely trapping a hysterical Love in a violent choke hold. Michael Burns, a University of North Carolina lacrosse player

Mr. Huguely, 24, has pleaded not guilty to six charges, including first-degree murder, stemming from the May 3, 2010, killing of 22-year-old fellow lacrosse player Yeardley Love. The trial, in Charlottesville, is expedited to last two weeks.

CHARLOTTESVILLE — A student who attended a February 2010 party at the University of Virginia testified that he heard a woman's voice yelling “help me, help me” and opened a door to see George Huguely V with his arm around Yeardley Love's neck.