Judge in Brian Walshe’s murder case reveals she may have conflict of interest

The judge in the Brian Walshe murder case revealed at a hearing on Friday that she may have a conflict of interest.

Norfolk Superior Court Judge Diane Freniere described an attorney appointed to represent the state in the case as a “mentor and friend.” While she said she believes she can still be impartial in the case, she’s letting the defense consider how it feels about this.

Walshe is accused of murdering his wife, Ana, in Cohasset back in January 2023. She was last seen early on Jan. 1 and Walshe said she had been called to Washington, D.C. on a work emergency. The company, who reported her as missing, said there was no emergency…

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