SnipThe request to reopen is based on the RNA evidence. Previously it’s been reported that the hair was found in DM’s bed. This latest article states it was her couch.
In relation to the appeal to EHR, that appeal was based purely on the process, in that CB was extradited on drugs charges (from Italy) but was then charged for rape. That appeal did fail, I am not sure if there is an option to request the case to be reopened for a different reason but as FF is trying, there must be a possibility even if a remote one.
The witness told the court he had also seen a second video film, showing a younger woman tied naked to a wooden beam
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The court heard DNA linked a body hair found on the woman’s bed to CB
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Quite often tabloids are careless with translation
- Bed = couch
- wooden beam = tree
The defence really don't have a lot going for them to argue any sort of legitimate case which is why they are going for issues which are basically just spoilers in the hope of getting lucky.
My opinion