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Testimony continues in ex-Mass cop Matthew Farwell's federal murder trial

It's the third day of former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell's federal murder trial. The ex-cop, 40, is excused of killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore and causing the death of her unborn child.

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The Boston Herald· Oct 14, 12:16 PMTestimony continues in ex-Mass cop Matthew Farwell's federal murder trial

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