Even though Donna Nelson's appeal has failed, it's opened the door to diplomacy that could get her back to Australia.

In this episode, North Asia Correspondent James Oaten and Australian Story producer Olivia Rousset join Stephen Stockwell to discuss how Donna's family took the appeal dismissal and the next steps in their fight to get her out of prison in Japan.

To catch up on The Case of the Romance Scam you can listen back here:

Episode one: Who is Donna Nelson
Episode two: The evidence that defined the trial
Episode three: Last Chance for Donna Nelson
Episode four: Donna's appeal result

Read James Oaten's story about a Japanese woman arrested for drug trafficking in Australia. You can also check out the Australian Story on Donna Nelson produced by Olivia Rousset to learn more about Donna's story.

If you have any questions you'd like James, Olivia and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.

The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

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