He appealed unsuccessfully at the state level, and last year sought a federal appeal.

He also unsuccessfully appealed to the European court for his conviction to be overturned.

Hoffa spent the next three years unsuccessfully appealing his 1964 convictions.

The story further holds that his uncle unsuccessfully appealed to the authorities, even offering gold for the child's return.

He unsuccessfully appealed against the length of the sentence.

Wagner appealed twice unsuccessfully during the week, but withdrew its appeal before going to court last Friday.

After appealing unsuccessfully, she decided not to apply for it again, and retained her Italian citizenship.

At the time the Scotch Council unsuccessfully appealed this decision.

Latimer unsuccessfully appealed against his conviction on two further occasions, the last being in 2004.

He was sacked by the club,a decision against which he unsuccessfully appealed.