Matthew Lane Durham, 20, is accused of 17 counts of rape and molestation of eight Kenyan children while on a mission trip. He was 19 at the time. [Photo provided]

Defense attorneys Tuesday began their side in the trial of an Edmond missionary accused of sexually abusing Kenyan children by having a child forensic interviewing expert testify.

The expert presented concerns related to the way each alleged victim's interview was handled.

Jurors listened to Jaime Vogt, the expert, point out issues after being shown short video interviews with the children during her testimony.

Eunice Menja, co-founder of Upendo Children's Home, where the alleged acts took place in 2014, was seen on the first video questioning a female child about Matthew Lane Durham. The 20-year-old is accused of 17 counts of rape and molestation of eight children while on a mission trip in Africa. He denies the allegations.