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Danielle McLaughlin murder appeal delayed again, leaving family in limbo
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The sentencing appeal lodged by Vikat Bhagat, convicted of murdering Danielle McLaughlin, has been delayed again.
The appeal was due to begin at the High Court of Bombay in Goa, but has been postponed, leaving the McLaughlin family in limbo.
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Key Takeaways
- Vikat Bhagat's appeal against a life sentence has been delayed
- The case was planned to last for a number of days
- The McLaughlin family has been advised of the delay
- The case is now listed as 'admitted (unready)'
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- The appeal will be rescheduled, but no new date has been announced
Why It Matters
The delay leaves the McLaughlin family in limbo, awaiting the outcome of the appeal
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 9Donegal Daily (IE): The sentencing appeal lodged by Vikat Bhagat, who was convicted of murdering Buncrana woman Danielle McLaughlin, will not proceed this week
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