Australian court to rule on mushroom murder case appeals
Victoria's highest court will decide Friday whether Erin Patterson faces retrial or increased sentence in triple murder case.
At a glance
- Court of Appeal decision scheduled for Friday at 10am
- Two appeals are being considered in the case
- Ruling could result in longer sentence or new trial for Patterson
- Three-judge panel heard arguments in August
Victoria's Court of Appeal will hand down its decision on two appeals in the case of Erin Patterson on Friday morning. The ruling will determine whether Patterson could face a longer prison sentence or be ordered to stand trial again in connection with three deaths.
Justices heard arguments from Patterson's legal team and prosecutors in August before the panel of three judges delivers its decision.
Why it matters
The decision will clarify whether Patterson's conviction stands as is or if the case will proceed to retrial or sentencing review.
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