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May 19, 2026
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Closing arguments to begin in 1st-degree murder trial of Dean Penney
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Article Excerpt
Closing arguments are set to begin on Wednesday for Dean Penney, who faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the 2021 death of his common-law partner, Jodi-Ann Harvey.
The trial has been ongoing since May and is expected to conclude within a few days, as both sides prepare their final statements before the jury deliberates. The prosecution will present its closing arguments on Wednesday, followed by Penney's defence team, with rebuttals scheduled for Thursday.
During the trial, key pieces of evidence included testimony from several witnesses who had known both Harvey and Penney.…
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