Boris Panovski ushered in to Goderich court.  (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Boris Panovski ushered in to Goderich court. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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BREAKING: Boris Panovski's Defence Lawyer Files For Appeal

Defence lawyer Christopher Hicks has filed a notice of appeal against the conviction of Boris Panovski.

Panovski was convicted of first-degree murder earlier this month in the shooting death of Don Frigo at the Hullett Conservation Area four years ago.

Following the verdict, Hicks had suggested an appeal was a possibility and notice of that appeal was received in Goderich on Monday. No dates are available a this time.

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