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Erin Patterson appeal live: mushroom murderer challenges convictions over fatal beef wellington lunch
Prosecutors are now beginning to respond to the arguments put forward by Patterson’s legal team.
TL;DR
- Patterson's legal team argues seven grounds for appeal, including jury sequestration issues, prejudicial evidence, and prosecutorial misconduct.
- Prosecutors contend there is no evidence of "irregularity" or "catastrophic" failure in the jury's sequestration.
- Arguments were made regarding the admissibility of evidence related to mobile phone towers and death cap mushroom sightings on iNaturalist.
- The defense claims the prosecution's closing address and Patterson's cross-examination were unfair and caused a miscarriage of justice.
- The prosecution is presenting its rebuttal to Patterson's grounds of appeal.