Richard Edney
Richard Edney is a barrister known for representing clients in serious legal matters. Recently, he has gained attention for taking on the case of Erin Patterson, who was convicted of murdering her in-laws with poisonous mushrooms. Edney's involvement marks him as Patterson's third senior barrister, following Colin Mandy and Phillip Dunn, as she seeks to appeal her life sentence.
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Richard Edney is Erin Patterson's barrister who indicated she intended to appeal against her conviction.
Australian prosecutors appeal mushroom murderer's 'inadequate' sentence
United Kingdom· 2025-10-06
Richard Edney is the barrister who indicated that there will be an appeal against Erin Patterson's conviction.
Victorian prosecutors to appeal Erin Patterson’s 33‑year jail term
New Zealand· 2025-10-06
Richard Edney is Erin Patterson's barrister who confirmed her intention to appeal.
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson will appeal against her convictions, court told | Erin Patterson mushroom trialUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-02
Richard Edney reveals plan to appeal conviction for Patterson.
Mushroom cook’s new barrister Richard Edney reveals plan to appeal conviction
Australia· 2025-10-02
