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Medical photographs of Mr. Whalley's injuries, including an open-heel photograph
The defense challenged medical photographs of Mr. Whalley's injuries, including an open-heel image, during the sentencing phase. The prosecution said the photographs would guide testimony about treatment and medical risks. The court allowed the proposed testimony on grave risk of death but reserved its ruling on the photograph pending testimony.
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The prosecution proposed using the photographs to explain injuries, treatment complications, and ongoing risks relevant to grave risk of death and the heinous nature of the offense; the defense challenged their scope and prejudicial effect.