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Matthew Farwell trial Day 5: Former Stoughton deputy chief to testify

The federal trial of Matthew Farwell, a former Stoughton police officer accused of grooming and then killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore, is on its fifth day. Follow live updates here.

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