He has nothing to lose by appealing. He might at least get a charge thrown out, as Mohamed Noor did. And he has numerous grounds to ask for a new trial. Just as one example, an activist lied to get on the jury.
Appeal judges are always reluctant to grant a new trial, but when you're facing long years in prison, it's worth a shot.
He has nothing to lose by appealing. He might at least get a charge thrown out, as Mohamed Noor did. And he has numerous grounds to ask for a new trial. Just as one example, an activist lied to get on the jury.
Appeal judges are always reluctant to grant a new trial, but when you're facing long years in prison, it's worth a shot.