Crime and Courts

Riley murder trial: ‘some stuff I said wasn’t true,’ says Crown witness

by Tim Bousquet September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

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Paul Smith repeatedly contradicted previous testimony he had provided in court.

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Riley murder trial: ‘some stuff I said wasn’t true,’ says Crown witness

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