TWO men are due to appear in court today accused of the racist killing of teenager Stephen Lawrence.
The pair will go on trial at the Old Bailey after the A-level student was stabbed to death by a gang of white youths in Eltham, south-east London, in April 1993.
Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, both of south London, deny murdering the 18-year-old.
The trial before Mr Justice Treacy is expected to last until Christmas.
A jury panel is due to be selected today but the case will not be opened until later this week.
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