These sentences were affirmed on appeal by the Court of Appeal. Prosecutors stated they would appeal the decision. The company stated that it would appeal the decision. American authorities may still appeal this decision. Heemeyer attempted to appeal the decision but was unsuccessful. The automaker may still appeal the decision. Balsillie did not appeal the ruling. The club responded by stating it will appeal the decision. Rysher announced it would appeal the verdict. The government did not appeal the case further. Valve stated it will appeal the decision. Both courts decided there were no grounds for allowing an appeal. Christie did not appeal against his conviction. The teacher did not appeal the decision, instead retiring. All but one of the Justices on the Court of Appeal are South African jurists.