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Until Proven Innocent is based on the case of David Dougherty, and the lawyer, scientist and journalist who concluded he had been wrongly convicted. In 1993 Dougherty was jailed for the rape and abduction of an 11-year-old girl. This dramatisation follows the campaign to prove his innocence: court appeals, journalism, and a key piece of DNA evidence. Chosen to open 2009's Sunday Theatre season the tele-movie was nominated for 10 Qantas Awards, and won five, including best drama and best actor (for Cohen Holloway's standout performance as Dougherty).
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A scene from telemovie Until Proven Innocent: David Dougherty (Cohen Holloway) meets journalist Donna Chisholm (Jodie Rimmer) for the first time.
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A scene from based on a true story TV movie Until Proven Innocent: David Dougherty (Cohen Holloway) and his partner Jo-Ann Atutolu (Ngapaki Emery) about to leave home for the final trial.
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David Dougherty (Cohen Hollway) — free at last. A shot from 2009 TV movie Until Proven Innocent.
Telemovie Until Proven Innocent: Donna Chisholm (Jodie Rimmer) office explains the Dougherty story to her editor at the Sunday Star-Times.
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