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Court of Appeal Reviews Conviction in Potential Miscarriage of Justice Case

Oliver Campbell, convicted of a 1990 murder, argues his confession was coerced due to his vulnerabilities, including severe brain damage.

  • Oliver Campbell's conviction for the 1990 murder of Baldev Hoondle is under review by the Court of Appeal, raising questions about a potential miscarriage of justice.
  • Campbell, who suffers from severe brain damage, claims his confession was coerced through police pressure and manipulation.
  • Psychological experts and legal representatives argue that Campbell's cognitive impairments made him susceptible to making a false confession.
  • New evidence suggests another individual, Eric Samuels, admitted to the robbery but denied Campbell's involvement in the murder.
  • Campbell, who spent 11 years in prison, continues to live under restrictions despite being released on licence in 2002.
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