24 July 2026
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Convicted Rapists to Launch Appeals

Two men convicted of the rape of a teenage girl are appealing against their convictions.

James Marcus Doherty and Graham Skillicorn were convicted, along with Steven Cannon after a jury trial in October last year.

Doherty and Skillicorn are both due to appear before the Judge of Appeal this week for a directions hearing as they seek to appeal both their convictions and the sentences they received.

The former was sentenced to 16 years with Skillicorn sentenced to 14 years and two months. Cannon was sentenced to 15 years and 9 months.

The hearing will be held at Douglas Courthouse on Tuesday.

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