The former TikTok star accused of murdering two people, including his wife, took the witness stand Tuesday morning to tell the jury his side of the story. Ali Abulaban took the witness stand at about 9:30 a.m. The jury appeared to be listening intently to him, taking notes. Abulaban, dressed in a black suit, his hair pulled back, looked comfortable talking in front of the courtroom. He often dropped swear words. He started off talking about his childhood. He testified his father was abusive, and he lived in fear of him. He said he never understood why his father was always angry with him. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/ali-abulaban-testifies-double-murder-trial/509-30a91a21-3817-4477-a0eb-a71479800605