Premier Dwight Ball says he might be called to testify in 1st-degree murder trial

Premier Dwight Ball saysit is possible he may be called to testify at the first-degree murder trial of Brandon Phillips.

"Late this morning, I was given notice of the possibility of having to present at the trial," hetold reporters outside the House of Assembly Thursday afternoon.

Ball's daughter, Jade Ball, was dating Phillips at the time of his arrest in the fall of 2015.

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Phillips is accused ofshootingLarry Wellmanat Captain's Quarters inSt. John'stwo years ago.

"I will do whatever it takes to make sure that justice is preserved and I will do whatever I can, whatever I'm asked to do," Ball said.

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"I will be very compliant with justice."

The trial got underway at Supreme Court in St. John's Thursday, following three days of jury selection.