Juror removed from mushroom lunch murder trial

A juror in the trial of Erin Patterson, an Australian woman accused of murdering three relatives with poisonous mushrooms, has been removed for potential misconduct after the judge noted a “reasonable possibility” he discussed the case outside the jury. Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty, is on trial for murder and attempted murder following a July 2023 lunch incident, with prosecutors claiming she poisoned her guests with intent. Her defense argues it was an accident, stating she panicked and disposed of evidence after unintentionally serving poison.

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