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Spousal Testimony

In upholding a murder conviction, the New Mexico Supreme Court said Tuesday it has abolished a prohibition against spouses testifying in court cases about what their husband or wife told them in private conversations during their marriage.

SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Supreme Court affirmed a murder conviction, saying it has abolished a prohibition against witnesses testifying in court about what their husband or wife told them in private conversations during their marriage.

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