"Hamber agreed the 12-year-old's death was beyond tragic but didn't agree with Frew that it was "prolonged." Earlier, Frew suggested the couple didn't want L.L. and his brother J.L. in therapy or to talk to children's services workers without them being there. Hamber says that was true at times, but she and Cooney weren't doing it to hide anything. Closing submissions are scheduled for March 23 and 27."
"It's been four months since the start of a murder trial that's scrutinized the actions of a Burlington, Ont., couple who'd been trying to adopt two brothers. Today, co-accused Becky Hamber faced final questioning from the Crown and re-examination by her own lawyer, Monte MacGregor, before proceedings wrapped, and Justice Clayton Canlon set final arguments for two days in late March in Milton Superior Court. The trial has been lengthy and difficult, said Canlon, who'll decide the fate of the women on his own la"
An Ontario couple, Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney, have pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of a 12-year-old and alleged torture of his younger brother. Hamber testified for a sixth day in Milton Superior Court; Cooney previously testified for several days. The couple's 911 call from Dec. 21, 2022, was replayed in court. Hamber acknowledged the death as beyond tragic but disputed that it was prolonged. Crown questioned whether the couple limited the boys' therapy and contact with children's services; Hamber conceded this occurred at times but denied it was intended to conceal abuse. Closing submissions are scheduled for March.
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