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Dennis Oland's second-degree murder trial: Nov. 5

Follow CBC New Brunswick's live coverage for the latest developments in the second-degree murder trial of Dennis Oland.

Richard Oland's affair was well-known, but began to sour in the months before his death, jury heard Wednesday

Dennis Oland's second-degree murder trial is continuing on Thursday in Saint John. (CBC)

The second-degree murder trial of Dennis Olandiscontinuing onThursday morning in Saint John.

Long-time business associate Robert McFadden was being cross-examined by defence lawyer Alan Gold on Wednesday.

McFaddentestified that it was no secret the prominent businessman had beenhaving an affairwith Diana Sedlacek.

Dennis Olandhaddescribed his father'saffair as a "family concern" and had asked McFadden to talk to him about it. He wanted McFaddento tell him that word about the affair was "getting out" and to "cool it."

Sedlacek is expected to take the standin the coming days.

McFadden also testifiedabout receiving$765,000 for serving as co-executor of Oland's willand $50,000 for being atrustee of his estate.DennisOlandreceived $100,000 and $50,000for the same roles the court heard.