The trial of Sylvie Rochon opened with jury selection on March 12 in Rouyn-Noranda. (Archive photo)
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The fate of Sylvie Rochon is in the hands of the jury at her trial for second-degree murder in Rouyn-Noranda. The 12 members of the jury have now reached the deliberation stage.
Sylvie Rochon is accused of committing the murder of her sister, Denise Rochon, on January 30, 2022.
The defense pleads self-defense and claims that Sylvie Rochon was first attacked by her sister. The Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions believes that Sylvie Rochon deliberately killed her sister.
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Sylvie Rochon is accused of the second degree murder of her sister. (File photo)
Superior Court Judge Jean-Louis Lemay gave instructions to the jurors Tuesday morning so that they could then be sequestered to begin their deliberations.
Jurors have three options before them. They can find Sylvie Rochon guilty of second degree murder, manslaughter or even acquit her.
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Jurors are isolated and without means of communication until they are ready to render their decision.
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