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Judge denies Farwell's motion to dismiss in Birchmore case

Federal prosecution continues against former officer Matthew Farwell for killing Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child to conceal their sexual relationship, including alleged grooming starting when she was underage.

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The prosecution of a former Stoughton police officer accused of killing a younger, pregnant woman will continue after a judge denied his motion to dismiss the indictment.

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Judge refuses to toss case against former officer accused of killing mistress

BOSTON (Court TV) — A federal judge has refused to dismiss charges against a former police officer in Massachusetts, meaning he will now stand trial on charges that he murdered his mistress and her unborn baby. Matthew Farwell (Stoughton Police Department via AP) Matthew Farwell is charged with killing Sandra Birchmore, who was eight to 10 weeks pregnant in Feb. 2021 when her body was found. Birchmore had been in a secret relationship with Farwe…

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Judge denies Farwell's motion to dismiss in Birchmore case

The prosecution of a former Stoughton police officer accused of killing a younger, pregnant woman will continue after a judge denied his motion to dismiss the indictment.

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Judge denies Matthew Farwell's motion to dismiss charges in Sandra Birchmore case

A judge has denied a motion filed by attorneys for former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell seeking to have the charges against their client in...

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