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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Cavallier

Judge denies motion to acquit ‘cult prophet’ Chad Daybell on all charges

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A judge overseeing Chad Daybell’s triple murder trial has denied a defense motion to acquit the “doomsday” author on all charges, including in seven-year-old JJ Vallow’s death.

The ruling comes after Mr Daybell’s trial was thrown into chaos on Thursday when Judge Steven Boyce pointed out a “clerical error” the prosecutors made in an amended indictment - which threatened to lead to the dismissal of one charge.

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