Trader Tom Hayes files appeal to overturn LIBOR rigging conviction

Full hearing expected early next year

The lawyers of trader Tom Hayes have filed the grounds of appeal to overturn his 2015 UK LIBOR rigging conviction.

"We have now submitted the final grounds of appeal to the Court of Appeal. One step closer to overturning Tom's unjust conviction. We anticipate a full hearing will take place early next year," said Hayes's lawyer, Karen Todner. Hayes was referred to the Court of Appeal in July for his conviction after a "wide-ranging and complex" investigation by the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Trader Tom Hayes wins right to appeal UK LIBOR rigging conviction The CCRC, the body responsible for investigating alleged miscarriages of justice in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, said the Cou...