Justice Jill Copeland stated, 'At this stage of the proceedings, where the applicant's conviction has been unanimously affirmed by this court and it appears unlikely that he will be granted leave to appeal...' This emphasizes the court's confidence in the conviction and concern for public safety.
The court's decision underscores the weighing of public interest against Hoggard's request: 'I am satisfied that the public interest in enforcing the sentence imposed on the applicant outweighs his interest in a second review of his conviction.'
Hoggard's legal team argues there are questions of 'national and public importance' at play, signaling potential grounds for a Supreme Court appeal.
In a filed affidavit, Hoggard expressed concerns for his safety while incarcerated, claiming, 'I am placed in the special handling unit because of concerns about my safety resulting from my career.'
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