{
  "id": 1009760,
  "title": "Away from the jury’s ears, now-convicted murderer Frattolin said he wanted to testify",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/away-from-the-jurys-ears-now-convicted-murderer-frattolin-said-he",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T10:00:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/2026/08/15/away-from-the-jurys-ears-now-convicted-murderer-frattolin-said-he-wanted-to-testify"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Luciano Frattolin, now convicted of murdering his nine-year-old daughter Melina, expressed his desire to testify during the trial when the jury was not present. However, Judge Tatiana Coffinger informed him that he had the right to remain silent and was not obligated to testify. Despite his initial desire, Frattolin ultimately decided against taking the stand, and the defence rested their case after presenting a single witness. The jury reached a guilty verdict on August 10, 2025, based on the available evidence.",
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      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Away from the jury’s ears, now-convicted murderer Frattolin said he wanted to testify",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/away-from-the-jurys-ears-now-convicted-murderer-frattolin-said-he-1026090",
        "published": "2026-08-15T10:00:15.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}