6 h. ago Erin Patterson should never be freed, prosecutors filing an appeal against sentencing say

Appeal against life sentence handed to triple-murderer Erin Patterson as ‘judge erred in findings’

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68 h. ago Erin Patterson mushroom murders inspire new book by Helen Garner

Co-written with Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein, The Mushroom Tapes is inspired by their experience attending the headline-grabbing trial earlier this yearHelen Garner, one of Australia’s most acclaimed authors, is set to publish a new book in November about the Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial.The book follows the story of Patterson, an Australian woman convicted in July of murdering three of her former in-laws and attempting to murder a fourth by serving them a beef wellington contaminated with death cap mushrooms in 2023. The case, which played out in an Australian court earlier this year, attracted global attention. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Australia’s mushroom murder case is back in court. Here’s why

In September, Erin Patterson was sentenced on three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder

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3 d. ago Prosecutors want longer sentence for Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson

Patterson was sentenced to life in prison for murder of three people who were lunch guests at her home in 2023

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3 d. ago Prosecutors appeal for longer sentence for Erin Patterson in mushroom poisoning murders

Australian prosecutors have filed an appeal for a longer guaranteed prison term for poisonous mushroom cook Erin Patterson

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6 d. ago Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson set to appeal triple murder conviction

New legal team says they intend to file appeal but need more time to prepare

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7 d. ago Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson will appeal her convictions, court told

Lawyers for Erin Patterson confirmed on Thursday that she would appeal her convictions, after she was sentenced to life imprisonment last monthMushroom murderer Erin Patterson will appeal her convictions, the Victorian supreme court has heard.Patterson’s barrister, Richard Edney, confirmed she would appeal during a short hearing in Melbourne on Thursday morning. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson will appeal against her convictions, court told

Lawyers for Erin Patterson confirmed on Thursday that she would appeal against her convictions, after she was sentenced to life imprisonment last monthFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMushroom murderer Erin Patterson will appeal against her convictions, the Victorian supreme court has heard.Patterson’s barrister, Richard Edney, confirmed she would appeal during a short hearing in Melbourne on Thursday morning. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago London faces continued uncertainty as mayor reinstated, council plans to file appeal

London faces continued uncertainty as mayor reinstated, council plans to file appeal  FOX 56 News

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9 d. ago Ghislaine Maxwell petition discussed by Supreme Court as Congress appears set to vote on Epstein files release

Maxwell’s lawyers say prosecutors should not have pursued a case against her because Epstein sought a deal with prosecutors more than a decade earlier

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1 week ago Mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson's red SUV up for 'quick sale' on Facebook Marketplace

The red car belonging to Erin Patterson, the Australian woman who was convicted of poisoning her family members with death cap mushrooms, was spotted in a social media ad

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1 week ago Mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson's infamous red SUV spotted on Facebook Marketplace for 'quick sale'

The red car belonging to Erin Patterson, the Australian woman who was convicted of poisoning her family members with death cap mushrooms, was spotted in a social media ad

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2 w. ago Doctor who raised alarm over death cap mushroom killer Erin Patterson disciplined for ‘sociopathic’ remarks

Chris Webster blew the whistle on Erin Patterson in July 2023 after she left the hospital just minutes after arriving

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2 w. ago Nirav Modi files fresh appeal in UK to delay extradition to India, London court agrees to hear plea

Nirav Modi files fresh appeal in UK to delay extradition to India, London court agrees to hear plea  Moneycontrol

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3 w. ago US judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deported citing ‘misrepresented facts’ on green card form

Lawyers say pro-Palestinian activist remains protected from immigration enforcement while separate federal court case proceedsAn immigration judge in the US state of Louisiana has ordered the deportation of pro-Palestinian protest leader Mahmoud Khalil to Algeria or Syria, ruling that he failed to disclose information on his green card application, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.Khalil’s lawyers said they intended to appeal against the deportation order, and that a federal district court’s separate orders remain in effect prohibiting the government from immediately deporting or detaining him as his federal court case proceeds. The lawyers submitted a letter to the federal court in New Jersey overseeing his civil rights case and said he will challenge the decision. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Imran Khan’s son says father kept in ‘death cell’ as he files UN appeal alleging torture: ‘No one is safe’

Kasim Khan, political leader’s 26-year-old son, claims his father has not been allowed to see his doctor and his access to lawyers is restricted

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3 w. ago The court artist whose Erin Patterson sketches went around the world: ‘I definitely need to get some therapy’

Anita Lester’s distinctive mushroom murder trial portraits show someone she perceived to be ‘consistently sad’The first time Anita Lester drew Erin Patterson, she made the mistake of trying to be too accurate. Lester, a courtroom artist, had just two minutes to sketch the triple murderer during her brief pre-trial hearing and spent it trying to perfectly illustrate “a little head behind a glass screen in Morwell”. What she later realised is that it’s more important to capture the mood of the accused than the exact lines of their face.“What makes a good courtroom artist is being able to bring the public into the courtroom to witness the emotion of the person on trial,” she says. “You’re actually trying to just capture a feeling or a gesture that might resonate. It’s not about being the best artist in the world.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Former London Mayor Randall Weddle files appeal to have impeachment vote reversed

Former London Mayor Randall Weddle files appeal to have impeachment vote reversed  Lexington Herald Leader

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last month What will happen to Erin Patterson's fortune? Details emerge about her wealth

Faced with likely victim compensation requests, the mushroom killer's diminished wealth could be wiped out.

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last month Lone survivor of mushroom murders pleads for privacy to grieve after killer jailed for life

Judge says Erin Patterson didn’t show any sign of remorse

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