Ex-GP Noble man jailed for eight years appeals fraud conviction

Pitcher was jailed in 2011 for conspiracy to defraud for his involvement in the misuse of pension scheme funds managed by GP Noble Trustees. However, Pitcher launched an appeal last month on the grounds of new evidence which came to light during the trial of GP Noble principal Tony Morris, who was acquitted. David Farrer QC, for the prosecution, said Pitcher's legal team claims if documents uncovered during Morris' 2012 trial had been available to the jury that tried Pitcher, the jury may have believed Morris was aware of Pitcher's fraud or even implicitly involved. Farrer said he ...