Jessica Colotl on trial

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Jessica Colotl's traffic trial began in Marietta.

Jessica Colotl (right), whose arrest and near-deportation prompted a controversy over illegal immigrants attending public colleges in Georgia, confers with her attorney, Jerome Lee, before her case was called to begin her traffic trial in Marietta.

Assistant solicitor Rachel Bearman (left), Judge Kathryn Tanksley and attorney Jerome Lee discuss Lee's motion to dismiss the case. The motion was denied.

Jessica Colotl (right) heads to the defendant's table with her attorney, Jerome Lee.

Jessica Colotl confers with her attorneys, Jerome Lee (left) and Christopher Taylor, before jury selection.

Jessica Colotl listens while Christopher Taylor, one of her attorneys, confers with Cobb County assistant solicitor Rachel Bearma.

Assistant solicitor Rachel Bearman (right), with her trial partner, Annamarie Baltz, argues against dismissing the case.

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Jessica Colotl (right), whose arrest and near-deportation prompted a controversy over illegal immigrants attending public colleges in Georgia, confers with her attorney, Jerome Lee, before her case was called to begin her traffic trial in Marietta.

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