Chris Dawson launches appeal against carnal knowledge conviction after failing to overturn murder verdict

76-year-old was convicted in 2023 of a historical charge of carnal knowledge as a teacher of a girl aged under 17Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWife-killer Chris Dawson is seeking to overturn his conviction for sexual activity with one of his teenage students after a bid to appeal his murder verdict failed.The 76-year-old was convicted at Sydney’s Downing Centre district court in June 2023 of a historical charge of carnal knowledge as a teacher of a girl over 10 and under 17. Continue reading...

Chris Dawson launches appeal against carnal knowledge conviction after failing to overturn murder verdict

76-year-old was convicted in 2023 of a historical charge of carnal knowledge as a teacher of a girl aged under 17

Wife-killer Chris Dawson is seeking to overturn his conviction for sexual activity with one of his teenage students after a bid to appeal his murder verdict failed.

The 76-year-old was convicted at Sydney’s Downing Centre district court in June 2023 of a historical charge of carnal knowledge as a teacher of a girl over 10 and under 17. Continue reading...