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Former Colombian President Uribe denies bribery and witness tampering charges in historic trial

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Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe denies charges of bribery and witness tampering.

The charges stem from allegations that Uribe attempted to influence witnesses in a case brought against him by a senator.

Uribe was formally charged last year and his trial began last week .

The combative conservative governed Colombia from 2002 to 2010 with strong support from the United States .