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Dando appeal judgement reserved George awaits Dando appeal ruling
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The Court of Appeal has reserved judgement in the second appeal case brought by the man found guilty of murdering BBC TV presenter Jill Dando. Barry George must wait to learn if an appeal against his conviction for the murder of BBC TV presenter Jill Dando has been successful.
The Court of Appeal has reserved judgement in this second appeal case.
Barry George, 47, is serving life for shooting Miss Dando dead outside her Fulham, west London, home in 1999.Barry George, 47, is serving life for shooting Miss Dando dead outside her Fulham, west London, home in 1999.
His lawyer contends the conviction was unsafe because of new scientific doubt on gunshot discharge residue evidence. His lawyer contends that the conviction was unsafe because of new scientific doubt cast on gunshot discharge residue submitted as evidence.
The prosecution says it was just one component of a "compelling circumstantial case".The prosecution says it was just one component of a "compelling circumstantial case".
JILL DANDO MURDER CASE 26 April 1999 Jill Dando is shot dead in west London25 May 2000 Barry George, also known as Barry Bulsara, is arrested29 May 2000 George is charged with murder2 July 2001 George is found guilty of murder and later sentenced to life in prison29 July 2002 George loses an appeal against his "unsafe" conviction16 Dec 2002 House of Lords refuses permission for further challenge20 June 2007 The Criminal Cases Review Commission grants George the right to another appeal7 November 2007 Judgement reserved on second appeal Background to case Jill Dando: TV's golden girl Profile: Barry GeorgeJILL DANDO MURDER CASE 26 April 1999 Jill Dando is shot dead in west London25 May 2000 Barry George, also known as Barry Bulsara, is arrested29 May 2000 George is charged with murder2 July 2001 George is found guilty of murder and later sentenced to life in prison29 July 2002 George loses an appeal against his "unsafe" conviction16 Dec 2002 House of Lords refuses permission for further challenge20 June 2007 The Criminal Cases Review Commission grants George the right to another appeal7 November 2007 Judgement reserved on second appeal Background to case Jill Dando: TV's golden girl Profile: Barry George
The three-day hearing was George's second legal challenge over the July 2001 Old Bailey verdict.The three-day hearing was George's second legal challenge over the July 2001 Old Bailey verdict.
He lost his first appeal a year later.He lost his first appeal a year later.
This latest hearing centred on the significance of a microscopic speck of firearm discharge found in George's coat following his arrest more than 12 months after the shooting.This latest hearing centred on the significance of a microscopic speck of firearm discharge found in George's coat following his arrest more than 12 months after the shooting.
William Clegg QC, for George, argued the firearm evidence carried "zero or neutral evidential weight" and if it was admitted again before a jury, it should have the proper weight attached.William Clegg QC, for George, argued the firearm evidence carried "zero or neutral evidential weight" and if it was admitted again before a jury, it should have the proper weight attached.
Prosecutor Orlando Pownall QC told the court that in the event of the appeal being allowed he would be seeking a retrial.Prosecutor Orlando Pownall QC told the court that in the event of the appeal being allowed he would be seeking a retrial.