Erin Patterson murder trial live: judge begins charge to mushroom lunch jury

Victorian woman, 50, has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder following a fatal mushroom lunch in Leongatha in 2023. Follow liveBeale has given the jurors an 86-page chronology of exhibits and evidence presented in the trial. He says it is”not homework” but a document the jury can dip into it during their deliberations. “It’s probably best to leave it in the jury room to consult,” he says. The document contains evidence that dates back to 2007.Beale says his charge will include three sections – the principles of the law, issues to consider and the procedure they must follow. Continue reading...

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