Vincent Nelson loses conviction, sentencing appeal

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Vincent Nelson loses conviction, sentencing appeal

The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Vincent Nelson, KC. - FILE PHOTO CONVICTED King’s Counsel Vincent Nelson has failed in his attempt to appeal his conviction and sentence for conspiring to commit money laundering, misbehaviour in public office and conspiracy to commit an act of corruption relating to a legal-fee kickback conspiracy. A notice of appeal was filed on October 31, 2023, five years and five months after he was convicted. He had 14 days in […]

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