Sale, had been an 'accident' but they allege it was a 'sinister, pre-planned killing'. They claim that Mr McPherson forged Ms Leeson's will and took out insurance policies, which they say he stood to benefit from in the event of her death.
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Court News newsletter put together by our court reporters Andrew Bardsley and Amy Walker.Prosecutors allege Mr McPherson had taken out joint life insurance policies worth around £3 million, policies which they say Ms Leeson was not aware of.
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