Sir Roger Moore champions real-life Goldfinger case

Former 007 actor Sir Roger Moore has made an unusual show of support for one of the UK's most notorious criminals - John "Goldfinger" Palmer, reports ITV News.

The timeshare fraudster was at the High Court in London to challenge a Home Secretary ruling that he must not be transferred to an open prison.

Moore, whose stepdaughter is employed by Palmer's legal team, shook hands with the con man after his victory.

Just moments earlier, Sir Roger and Lady Moore looked on as Mr Justice Collins declared a decision by the Home Office refusing to allow Palmer to move to an open prison as "fatally flawed".

Mr Justice Collins said: "It seems to me there must be a fresh consideration which must take into account all the material Mr Palmer has raised in these proceedings."

Thanks to `Ken` for the alert.

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