Penelope Jackson appeals against murder verdict claiming media footage ‘impeded’ fair trial

The release of filmed confession of Somerset woman jailed for killing husband prejudiced her hearing, says lawyer

A woman jailed for at least 18 years after being found guilty of murdering her husband is to appeal against her conviction on the grounds that video and audio evidence released into the public domain midway through her trial impeded her right to a fair hearing.

Penelope Jackson, 66, was found guilty of murder in October at Bristol crown court after a jury of eight women and four men delivered a 10-2 majority verdict.

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