Erin Patterson appeal live: prosecutors to seek life in prison without parole for triple murderer

Victorian court of appeal also to consider whether triple murder and attempted murder convictions should be quashedErin Patterson argues mushroom murder convictions should be quashed due to ‘catastrophic’ failure of justiceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMcWilliams has turned to Patterson’s sixth ground of appeal – that prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC’s closing address caused a substantial miscarriage of justice. Patterson’s legal team has outlined 35 occasions where they argue Rogers misstated the evidence.McWilliams says none of…

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