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Mushroom trial comes to a close
The mushroom trial that intrigued the world is drawing to a close after weeks of evidence – including testimony from the accused Erin Patterson. Now the defence and prosecution have set out their closing arguments. Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder, for allegedly and deliberately serving four lunchtime guests beef wellingtons laced with death cap mushrooms at her home in regional Victoria. Reged Ahmad speaks to courts and justice reporter Nino Bucci about each side’s closing arguments as the jury prepares for deliberations You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport
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