Chris Dawson lodges paperwork flagging intention to appeal conviction
Wife-killer Chris Dawson has lodged paperwork flagging an intention to appeal his conviction, 9News can reveal.
Five weeks ago the former Newtown Jets star was found guilty of the 1982 murder of his wife Lynette at a judge-alone trial.
The 74-year-old, who continues to profess his innocence, is being held at Silverwater Jail awaiting sentencing.
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Chris Dawson was found guilty of murdering his wife Lynette. Nick Moir
Last month, Dawson's lawyer said the high-profile prisoner was facing "constant threats" behind bars.
A sentence hearing is scheduled for November 11.
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