Brian Nichols trial begins
The much-delayed trial of accused courthouse killer Brian Nichols got underway Thursday morning at the Fulton County courthouse , a day after Nichols' attorneys made it official that they will use an insanity defense. Brian Nichols and members of his defense team, from left to right: Penny Marshall, Brian Nichols, Josh Moore and Joe Guastaferro listen to the opening proceedings Thursday. John Spink/jspink@ajc.com
