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Matthew Farwell's defense accuses DOJ of 'inappropriate' strategy in ex-cop's murder trial

Matthew Farwell’s defense team is accusing the Department of Justice of trying to separate itself from the Massachusetts State Police in the ex-cop’s federal murder trial: 'Not appropriate'

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The Boston Herald· Oct 19, 9:18 AMMatthew Farwell's defense accuses DOJ of 'inappropriate' strategy in ex-cop's murder trial

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