Trial Underway

A Cleveland man's trial begins today for allegedly tying his deaf girlfriend to a bed and assaulting her for several days. Efrain H. Solis is charged with kidnapping, rape and domestic violence. He's also accused of interfering with prosecutors because he got a friend to try to make the vicitm take back her statements. Solis' mother spoke to her as well. His friend has pleaded guilty to obstruction charges and his mother faces charges of witness intimidation and kidnapping.