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The three men accused in the murder of Nigel Christian denied any involvement as they delivered unsworn statements from the dock before Justice Rajiv Persad on Tuesday.<\/p>

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Saliem Harrigan alleged that key evidence in the case had been planted, while Wayne Thomas maintained his innocence and said he stands by the account he previously gave to police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lasean Bully told the court he has no knowledge of the killing and denied any contact with the prosecution\u2019s main witness.<\/p>

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Clement Joseph is expected to begin closing arguments on Wednesday, to be followed by defence attorneys Wendel Alexander, Sherfield Bowen, and Michael Archibald.<\/p>

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The three men accused in the murder of Nigel Christian denied any involvement as they delivered unsworn statements from the dock before Justice Rajiv Persad on Tuesday. 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