But Scotland's senior judge, the Lord Justice General, Lord Gill, sitting with the Lord Justice Clerk, Lord Carloway, and Lady Paton, rejected his claim.

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The trial, before Lord Justice Clerk Lord Carloway, continues.

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Lord Justice Clerk Lord Carloway remanded Olej in custody and deferred sentencing until next month, where he will impose a mandatory life term and set the length of time to be served.

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