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Ched Evans- Panel wants more investigation before rape appeal decision - Sheffield United - Blades-Mad

 

Ched Evans- Panel wants more investigation before rape appeal decision

A committee of three commissioners from the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) met on Tuesday to discuss the former Wales and Sheffield United footballer's case.

They could have decided whether the conviction should be referred for appeal.

However, a CCRC spokeswoman said: "The Committee decided that further investigation was needed before it meets again to make a final decision on whether or not to refer Mr Evans' conviction back to the Court of Appeal."

No date has been fixed for the next meeting.

Once the committee has reached a provisional or final decision, it is typically several days or even weeks before the applicant and others are informed of the conclusion

Evans applied for a review by the CCRC last year

The 26-year-old was released from prison last year after serving half of his five year sentence for the rape of a 19-year-old woman in a hotel in Rhyl in April 2012

The footballer has always maintained his innocence

An earlier appeal against his conviction was rejected by three judges at the Court of Appeal in 2012.

Evans has made attempts to restart his career but potential moves to Oldham Athletic and his former club Sheffield United collapsed in the face of public outcry.

Source : PA

Source: PA