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Jury "only has two decisions" as Polkinghorne trial nears verdict

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Thu, 19 Sept 2024, 7:37am
Philip Polkinghorne appears at the Auckland High Court, 20th August, 2024. Photo / Jason Oxenham
Philip Polkinghorne appears at the Auckland High Court, 20th August, 2024. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Jury "only has two decisions" as Polkinghorne trial nears verdict

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Publish Date
Thu, 19 Sept 2024, 7:37am

The eight week murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne is nearing a verdict, with the jury beginning deliberations this morning.Ìý

The judge summed up the case yesterday.Ìý

The Auckland eye surgeon's accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna; his defence argues she took her own life. Ìý

Herald reporter Craig Kapitan told Ryan Bridge the jury only has two decisions - if it was murder or suicide.Ìý

He says it likely won't be a quick decision, and if the jury need to deliberate past today, court won't sit tomorrow.Ìý

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