The trial of Sandra Birchmore’s alleged killer begins next week. Why is it in federal court?

The federal trial for former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell, accused of killing Sandra Birchmore, is scheduled to begin with jury selection on October 5.
The trial of former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell is expected to last about 20 days in federal court. Jury selection is set to begin Monday, Oct. 5.
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