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Judge rules against ex-Mass cop Matthew Farwell motions as federal trial looms

A judge rejected a string of motions by former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell to exclude evidence or testimony from his federal murder trial, including diary entries written by his alleged victim.

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The Boston Herald· Sep 21, 9:05 AMJudge rules against ex-Mass cop Matthew Farwell motions as federal trial looms

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