Friend Says He Saw Change in Huguely; Tells of Defendant's Drinking, 'Lying'

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Byline: Meredith Somers, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- George W. Huguely V lied to friends about his whereabouts the night Yeardley Love was killed and had a blank stare on his face after he returned to his apartment, a close friend testified Wednesday.

Ken Clausen, who was among the final witnesses called before the prosecution rested its case Wednesday afternoon in the high-profile murder trial, said Mr. Huguely returned after midnight and claimed he had been visiting downstairs with two friends - both of whom Mr. Clausen said he knew to have been otherwise occupied. He also said there was a noticeable change in Mr. Huguely's manner.

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