Chris Dawson to stand trial for alleged murder of wife Lynette 40 years ago
by Australian Associated Press from on (#5XYVG)
Former rugby league player, who has pleaded not guilty, to stand trial after high court denies application for special leave to appeal
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Chris Dawson will stand trial for the alleged murder of his wife, Lynette, after Australia's highest court dismissed his application to appeal and for the matter to be struck out.
The former professional rugby league player is accused of killing his wife 40 years ago, after her disappearance in 1982 from Sydney.
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