Sam Hallam to be released on bail as prosecution announces no opposition to murder conviction appeal

London : United Kingdom | May 16, 2012 at 6:53 AM PDT

Source: The Independent

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A man found guilty of a 2004 murder is to be freed on bail today after the prosecution announced it was not opposing his appeal against conviction. Sam Hallam, 24, was present in the dock at the Court of Appeal in London for the dramatic turn of events. FULL ARTICLE AT The Independent

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