Posted at: 11/18/2009 8:48 AM | WHEC.com

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Mother accused of trying to smother daughter goes on trial

WHEC-TVBATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) - A Buffalo-area woman accused of trying to smother her baby last year is expected to go on trial today.

Prosecutors say 28-year-old Marcia Mitchell of Batavia tried to smother her then 7-month-old daughter in a Buffalo hospital room. Mitchell has rejected a plea deal and opted for a non-jury trial.

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