Keith Clarke murder trial adjourned until April 29 amid juror shortage

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Keith Clarke murder trial adjourned until April 29 amid juror shortage

Justice Dale Palmer today refused a request from the defence to stay the start of the Keith Clarke murder trial in light of an appeal filed by the defence this morning. The trial, however, was adjourned until April 29 due to a...

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