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17/12/2012
Amy Winehouse Inquest To Be Reheard
The inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse is to be reheard, after the coroner involved resigned.
Dr Andrew Scott Reid quit from his post after an inquiry into his decision to appoint his wife, Suzanne Greenaway, as the assistant deputy coroner revealed he had not checked her qualifications.
It was ruled that the singer, 27, died of 'misadventure'.
The new hearing is to take place on 8th January.
(CD)
Dr Andrew Scott Reid quit from his post after an inquiry into his decision to appoint his wife, Suzanne Greenaway, as the assistant deputy coroner revealed he had not checked her qualifications.
It was ruled that the singer, 27, died of 'misadventure'.
The new hearing is to take place on 8th January.
(CD)
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