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19 August 2026

Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal

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Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal

Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers said Wednesday the jury was not properly sequestered in her trial as they sought to overturn her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a ...

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