Week-long Cape York fraud trial abandoned as juror points out evidence error
Ankumuthi traditional owner Larry Joe Woosup’s week-long trial came to a sudden end today when the jury was dismissed. (ABC Far North: Holly Richardson)
In short:
A juror in a fraud case against a Far North Queensland traditional owner noticed they were provided a copy of evidence that contained redacted material.
Jurors were dismissed on account of the irregularity and because the court failed to confiscate their mobile phones as they retired.
What’s next?
Mr Woosup’s case will return to Cairns District Court for a trial review on September 28.
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