Australia Mushroom Killer’s Lawyers Point to Jury Irregularities at Appeal The recent appeals hearing in the Erin Patterson triple murder case has reignited concerns about the reliability of evidence and fairness of trials within Australia's justice system.
At issue is a disturbing lack of attention to basic principles of jury sequestration, which could have far reaching implications for future cases.
Patterson's lawyers claim that members of the jury stayed in the same hotel as police witnesses during the trial, potentially compromising their impartiality.