George Huguely, Yeardley Love and the faces in the courtroom

George Huguely, a former University of Virginia lacrosse player, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced by a jury to 26 years in prison. With the media circus surrounding the case, let’s take a moment to break down the main players in the murder trial.

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George Huguely V

The former University of Virginia lacrosse player was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of fellow U-Va. senior Yeardley Love. Huguely arrives at the Charlottesville Circuit courthouse for the start of his trial on Feb. 8.

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George Huguely IV

George Huguely IV, the father of the defendant, leaves court during a break in jury selection on Feb. 7.

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Rhonda Quagliana and Francis McQ. Lawrence

Quagliana and Lawrence, the younger Huguely's defense attorneys, leave court during a break in jury selection on Feb. 7.

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Lexie Love

Lexie Love, the sister of victim Yeardley Love, walks back into court on Feb. 7. During jury selection, she briefly wept, then focused her gaze on the defendant.

Sabrina Schaeffer / AP

Marta Murphy

Marta Murphy, mother of defendant George Huguely, heads into the courthouse on Feb. 6. Shortly after Love’s death, Murphy released a statement saying she was “devastated and confused” and would support her son, “just as any mother or father would do for their child.”

Sabrina Schaeffer / AP

Warner "Dave" Chapman

Warner "Dave" Chapman, right, the prosecutor in the case, walks to court on the first day of jury selection.

Sabrina Schaeffer / AP

Yeardley Love

A standout lacrosse player at the University of Virginia, 22-year-old Yeardley Love died on May 3, 2010.

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Sharon Love

Sharon Love, the mother of the victim, arrives at court on Feb. 8. In the wake of her daughter’s death, Sharon Love said she was “overwhelmed by people’s kindness and generosity.”

Steve Helber / AP

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