Jennifer Nelson took the witness stand in her own defense at Riverhead criminal court. Nelson is accused of running over a 15-year-old boy twice, allegedly in retaliation for taking part in a robbery and assault of her son. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. Credit: Newsday Staff; File Footage

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