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Ladybbird · 12-09-24, 05:06

Justice for Oliver Campbell: INNOCENT Brain-Damaged Man Jailed For Life 34 Years Ago is FREED

Jailed for shooting dead shopkeeper has his murder conviction quashed

Oliver Campbell was jailed for life in 1991 for the fatal shooting of Baldev Hoondle in July 1990

MailOnline 12 SEP 2024

Campbell, pictured at the time of his arrest

Three judges ruled on Wednesday that Campbell's conviction was 'unsafe'. Campbell, now 53, has been brain damaged since he was eight months old

Baldev Hoondle was fatally shot during a robbery at a shop in Hackney, east London, on July 22, 1990

A brain-damaged 'killer' jailed for life over the fatal shooting of a shopkeeper 33 years ago has said his 'fight for justice is finally over' after the Court of Appeal quashed his conviction, following 'compelling' evidence he had not committed the crime.

Oliver Campbell, who has severe learning disabilities after suffering brain damage as a baby, was jailed for the fatal shooting of Baldev Hoondle during a robbery at a shop in Hackney, east London, on July 22, 1990.

The now-53-year-old's case had been referred to the Court of Appeal by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), a body that investigates potential miscarriages of justice, after new evidence emerged over Campbell's 'vulnerabilities'.

Following the news his 1991 conviction had been overturned, Mr Campbell said: 'The fight for justice is finally over after nearly 34 years.

'I can start my life an innocent man.'

Since his conviction, Campbell has been fighting to clear his name, losing his first appeal back in 1994, before a second appeal was dismissed in 2019

His supporters added: 'We are all in tears. This is the best news. Ollie's life starts now.

'He thanks his legal team, Michael, Rose and Glyn, and his supporters, and his foster mum Jean, and especially Teresa.'

His lawyers suggested new evidence proved he 'cannot be' the killer and argued he had been 'badgered and bullied' by police into giving a false confession.

Key evidence put forward proving Campbell's conviction was not safe centred around a British Knights baseball cap, found a few hundred yards from the scene.

He had purchased the hat just prior to the murder, but hairs found inside did not match Campbell and he later revealed the cap had been stolen from him.

A second discrepancy was over the height of the suspects. The two men said to have tried to rob Mr Hoondle and subsequently murdered him were described as five foot 10 inches in height.

Campbell is six foot three inches.

The Court of Appeal decision came following a a two-day hearing in London at the end of February.

Barristers for Campbell - who was released from prison in 2002 - argued there was a 'compelling' case proving his innocence.

Campbell suffered severe brain damage as an eight-month-old baby and continues to struggle with memory, concentration and retaining information.

Michael Birnbaum KC, representing Campbell, said: 'There are ample grounds on which you could find these convictions to be unsafe.

'There is no one factor here that proves innocence.

Baldev Hoondle was fatally shot during a robbery at a shop in Hackney, east London, on July 22, 1990

'Rather, I will seek to put before the court a combination of factors so compelling they prove that Oliver Campbell cannot be the man who shot Baldev Hoondle.'

The court was told that Campbell was interviewed during the police investigation without a solicitor and officers may have 'deliberately lied' to him to adduce confessions.

The Court of Appeal judgment makes clear that its decision is based on fresh evidence from recent research work, and that the understanding of the factors which may contribute to a false confession has increased.

'It also states that there have been important developments in the law relating to admissibility of evidence and in matters of practice and procedure relevant to a fair trial.'

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) had opposed the appeal.

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 50,608 Thanks: 28,767 Thanked 14,428 Times in 10,234 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	INNOCENT Brain-Damaged Man Jailed For Life 34 Years Ago is FREED Justice for Oliver Campbell: INNOCENT Brain-Damaged Man Jailed For Life 34 Years Ago is FREED Jailed for shooting dead shopkeeper has his murder conviction quashed Oliver Campbell was jailed for life in 1991 for the fatal shooting of Baldev Hoondle in July 1990 MailOnline 12 SEP 2024 Campbell, pictured at the time of his arrest Three judges ruled on Wednesday that Campbell's conviction was 'unsafe'. Campbell, now 53, has been brain damaged since he was eight months old Baldev Hoondle was fatally shot during a robbery at a shop in Hackney, east London, on July 22, 1990 A brain-damaged 'killer' jailed for life over the fatal shooting of a shopkeeper 33 years ago has said his 'fight for justice is finally over' after the Court of Appeal quashed his conviction, following 'compelling' evidence he had not committed the crime. Oliver Campbell, who has severe learning disabilities after suffering brain damage as a baby, was jailed for the fatal shooting of Baldev Hoondle during a robbery at a shop in Hackney, east London, on July 22, 1990. The now-53-year-old's case had been referred to the Court of Appeal by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), a body that investigates potential miscarriages of justice, after new evidence emerged over Campbell's 'vulnerabilities'. Following the news his 1991 conviction had been overturned, Mr Campbell said: 'The fight for justice is finally over after nearly 34 years. 'I can start my life an innocent man.' Since his conviction, Campbell has been fighting to clear his name, losing his first appeal back in 1994, before a second appeal was dismissed in 2019 His supporters added: 'We are all in tears. This is the best news. Ollie's life starts now. 'He thanks his legal team, Michael, Rose and Glyn, and his supporters, and his foster mum Jean, and especially Teresa.' His lawyers suggested new evidence proved he 'cannot be' the killer and argued he had been 'badgered and bullied' by police into giving a false confession. Key evidence put forward proving Campbell's conviction was not safe centred around a British Knights baseball cap, found a few hundred yards from the scene. He had purchased the hat just prior to the murder, but hairs found inside did not match Campbell and he later revealed the cap had been stolen from him. A second discrepancy was over the height of the suspects. The two men said to have tried to rob Mr Hoondle and subsequently murdered him were described as five foot 10 inches in height. Campbell is six foot three inches. The Court of Appeal decision came following a a two-day hearing in London at the end of February. Barristers for Campbell - who was released from prison in 2002 - argued there was a 'compelling' case proving his innocence. Campbell suffered severe brain damage as an eight-month-old baby and continues to struggle with memory, concentration and retaining information. Michael Birnbaum KC, representing Campbell, said: 'There are ample grounds on which you could find these convictions to be unsafe. 'There is no one factor here that proves innocence. Baldev Hoondle was fatally shot during a robbery at a shop in Hackney, east London, on July 22, 1990 'Rather, I will seek to put before the court a combination of factors so compelling they prove that Oliver Campbell cannot be the man who shot Baldev Hoondle.' The court was told that Campbell was interviewed during the police investigation without a solicitor and officers may have 'deliberately lied' to him to adduce confessions. The Court of Appeal judgment makes clear that its decision is based on fresh evidence from recent research work, and that the understanding of the factors which may contribute to a false confession has increased. 'It also states that there have been important developments in the law relating to admissibility of evidence and in matters of practice and procedure relevant to a fair trial.' The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) had opposed the appeal.