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Mark Gordon to represent himself in court, baby death retrial told

Mark Gordon to represent himself in court, baby death retrial told

Summary

Mark Gordon, who is being retried for the death of his newborn baby, will be representing himself in court after his lawyers withdrew. Gordon and his partner, Constance Marten, have been accused of manslaughter due to gross negligence.

Key Facts

  • Mark Gordon and Constance Marten are being retried for the death of their newborn baby, Victoria.
  • Marten and Gordon were previously found guilty for hiding the birth of a child and not reporting her death.
  • Gordon's lawyers have left the case, and he will be representing himself in court.
  • In the first trial, Victoria's decomposed body was found in a shopping bag in a shed.
  • During the retrial, Marten has testified about the events leading to Victoria's death.
  • Marten claims she accidentally lay on the baby while asleep, resulting in the baby's death.
  • Gordon and Marten deny the charges of manslaughter and causing or allowing the death of a child.
  • The jury will return Wednesday when Gordon will ask his own questions to Marten, which will be reviewed by the judge first.
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