Defence denied request for new tests in Kercher murder trial

THE court in the Meredith Kercher murder trial yesterday turned down the defence team’s requests for new tests.

Defence lawyer Luciano Ghirga said the court set the next session for November 20, when prosecutors will begin final arguments, scheduled to last two days.

Ghirga didn’t comment on the court’s refusal, but another lawyer, Francesco Maresca, who is representing Kercher’s family, said the court ruled there was no need for more tests.