Desperate to overturn her drug trafficking conviction, Donna Nelson lodged an appeal with the Japanese courts. Today they handed down their decision.

In this mini-episode, North Asia Correspondent James Oaten joins Stephen Stockwell from outside the appeal court with the decision and an explanation of what comes next.

To catch up on The Case of the Romance Scam you can listen back here:

• Episode one: Who is Donna Nelson
• Episode two: The evidence that defined the trial
• Episode three: Last Chance for Donna Nelson

You can also check out the Australian Story on Donna Nelson produced by Olivia Rousset to learn more about Donna's story.

If you have any questions you'd like James, Olivia and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.

The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of