Ched Evans's appeal against his conviction for rape has begun at the Court of Appeal today.
The 27-year-old was jailed for five years in 2012 after being found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman in a hotel near Rhyl in Wales.
The 13-time Wales international was released from prison in 2014 having served half of his sentence, but has been unable to find a new club since.
Evans has maintained his innocence throughout the process, and will now have his appeal heard by a three-person panel of judges, headed by Lady Justice Heather Hallett.
The proceedings are scheduled to last until Wednesday.
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Barney Corkhill
Barney Corkhill
