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14/11/21

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Originally posted by Orson: ↑

So it looks like the ABC were correct, and maximised the chances of the alleged child abductor getting convicted through a fair trial.

Unprofessional Eastern states editors, however, have jeopardised his jury trial by showing him in shackles being transported to prison. Under WA law, that's a no no, and might lead to a shorter sentence or mistrial:

Cleo Smith case: lawyers question whether Terence Kelly can have trial by jury after ‘prejudicial’ photos
Senior lawyers have questioned whether the alleged abductor of Cleo Smith can have a fair trial by jury after after blanket media coverage that included the accused, Terence Kelly, being shown barefoot and shackled while being transported to prison.

Kelly, a 36-year-old from Carnarvon in Western Australia, was photographed two days after his arrest in leg irons and handcuffs, with no shoes on, being ferried to a plane by police for a flight to Perth.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/nov/14/cleo-smith-case-lawyers-question-whether-terence-kelly-can-have-trial-by-jury-after-prejudicial-photos

Well done ABC. But for all those media outlets who showed his face - learn how to do your job, and stop aiding and abetting criminal lawyers and their defendants.

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trials like this should be "judge only"

too many opportunities to emotionally influence the jury and cause an appeal
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