A man’s rape conviction appeal dismissed

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A man convicted of raping his wife had his conviction appeal dismissed by the Court of Appeal, reported on 23 February 2018. The rape occurred in the couple’s home in May 2014.

The man was serving a 12-year sentence, with the final two years suspended. His separate sentence appeal was heard on 22 February 2018, and judgment was reserved.