Richard Satchwell’s appeal notice formalised; grounds not yet lodged

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Richard Satchwell’s legal team formalised a notice of appeal against his murder conviction on August 18, but had not yet lodged the grounds, the Irish Examiner reported on August 25. The report said the team could apply to have the appeal prioritised, and that a hearing date would depend on the parties’ paperwork.

Satchwell was sentenced to life in prison on June 4 for murdering his wife, Tina Satchwell. The appeal remains pending; the report said it could take between a year and 18 months for the case to come to court.