Jonas Hankin, prosecuting, asked Mrs Harris if she had heard claims that Mrs Taylor was "suffering from confusion or a lack of awareness".

BBC: Alethea Taylor

In response to further questions from Mr Hankin, Ms Allen said she had seen the defendant lift up bodies of people weighing about 18 stone (114kg) when he was helped by a male colleague.

BBC: Murder accused 'speculated on wife Alethea Taylor's fate'

The organization's CEO, David Hankin, immediately lauded the ruling, adding that the Foundation now plans to launch trials of MMN systems on humans, in the hopes of receiving clearance from the FDA. "The FCC's decision removes the most significant roadblock to helping people, " Hankin said.

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