LANCASTER — The trial of former state Senator Jeffrey Woodburn got underway Monday in Coos County Superior Court with the alleged victim on the stand for most of the day.

Woodburn, 55, of Whitefield is charged with four counts of simple assault, two counts of domestic violence, two counts of criminal mischief, and one count of criminal trespass. All nine charges are Class A misdemeanors. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts, claiming self-defense.

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