A student jailed for mocking footballer Fabrice Muamba on Twitter after he suffered a cardiac arrest could be released today.
Liam Stacey, 21, was jailed for 56 days on Tuesday after he admitting inciting racial hatred.
He is to appeal against his sentence today, and if successful could be freed straight away.
The Swansea University biology undergraduate triggered widespread anger when he tweeted: "LOL (laugh out loud). F*** Muamba. He's dead!!! #haha."
He posted the tweet soon after the Bolton midfielder's collapse during an FA Cup quarter-final tie against Tottenham Hotspur.
Fans at the game and watching on television looked on in horror as medical staff fought to save Muamba's life.
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The incident touched hearts around the world but Stacey, who had been drinking, went on line to mock it.
A series of highly critical replies by appalled Twitter users resulted in Stacey launching a racist tirade.
On Tuesday he was led away sobbing from Swansea Magistrates' Court after receiving a jail sentence.
Many supported the punishment, which was widely debated on Twitter , but there were some who felt it was politically motivated.
The appeal, which is expected to last at least one hour, will be heard at Swansea Crown Court by Mr Justice Wyn Williams.
Muamba, 23, was taken to the London Chest Hospital where he is said to be making a steady recovery, although he remains in intensive care.
The FA Cup tie was abandoned after 41 minutes with the score at 1-1. Tottenham won the re-arranged game 3-1 and Muamba was said to be getting updates throughout from his hospital bed.
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