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Australian filmmaker awaits verdict on appeal in Cambodia

Austarlian Film maker James Ricketson

Austarlian Film maker James Ricketson Source: Facebook

Award-winning Australian filmmaker James Ricketson is awaiting a Cambodian Supreme Court verdict on his appeal to be released from custody on bail, due to be handed down next week. Mr Ricketson faces up to a decade behind bars if he is found guilty of espionage. Human-rights activists and family members are publicly advocating for his release.


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Award-winning Australian filmmaker James Ricketson is awaiting a Cambodian Supreme Court verdict on his appeal to be released from custody on bail, due to be handed down next week. Mr Ricketson faces up to a decade behind bars if he is found guilty of espionage. Human-rights activists and family members are publicly advocating for his release.



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