ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (WPVI) -- Jury selection got underway on Tuesday in the child abuse trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small.

He is facing multiple charges, including child endangerment, third-degree aggravated assault and witness tampering.

Small is accused of beating his teenage daughter with a broom, knocking her unconscious.

Mayor Small's wife, La'Quetta, is also facing charges.

Her trial is scheduled to begin next month.

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