Australian filmmaker awaits verdict on appeal in Cambodia

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. (jan 17)

Soldiers outside Cambodia's Supreme Court in November Source: AAP

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.