The Appeal of Michael Rafferdy

Michael rafferdy was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of terry lynde clintock. He said he couldn't afford a lawyer and has been turned down by legal eight four times since his convictions. In jan 2013, it was announced that the ministry of the attorney general would pick up the tab for michael's appeal. The appeal court ruled the case was too complex for someone with only a grade nine education, housed in segregation and with no access to a law library to handle on his own. 18 months later, in october, two sand and 16, michael raffety finally submitted his appeal and asked for a new trial. Family and supporters cheered