Bulgarian court ruling irks Sydney family
October 22, 2010 - 9:37AM
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Bulgarian court rejects CCTV review
The father of an Australian man sentenced to 20 years for murder in Bulgaria, has called for a broader review of the evidence in his son's case.Jock Palfreeman, 23, appeared before the Sofia Appeals Court in Bulgaria to appeal against a 20-year jail sentence for the murder of 20-year-old Bulgarian law student Andrei Monov in December 28, 2007.
Palfreeman has argued he acted in self-defence when he witnessed a group of football fans beating up a Roma man while on holidays from his service with the British army.
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Jock Palfreeman during his trial. Photo: AFPIt also refused to review forensic evidence and evidence of Mr Monov's alcohol levels at the time of the incident, Palfreeman's grandfather, Tony Palfreeman, told AAP on Friday.
However, the court granted the defence's request to re-examine witnesses, including police officers and another man who was wounded in the incident.
"In the past they have given very conflicting evidence that has changed completely throughout the whole process, so that is a plus in one sense," Mr Palfreeman said.
"But we are very disappointed our other three requests have been refused, particularly the CCTV footage."
The forensic evidence was also important as it showed Mr Monov died from stab wounds to the side rather than the back as had been heard in court, Mr Palfreeman said.
"The worst thing is the effect on the family," he said.
"The whole thing just drags on and on.
"It's very hard for Jock sitting in jail for the last three years."
Palfreeman's father, Simon, was in Bulgaria for the appeal, which has been adjourned to November 11.
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