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Zachary Rolfe’s ego played a part in Kumanjayi Walker’s shooting death, NT coroner told

Zachary Rolfe’s ego played a part in Kumanjayi Walker’s shooting death, NT coroner told



Coroner urged not to ‘sugarcoat’ police officer’s actions as inquest nears endFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastZachary Rolfe’s ego “had a lot to do with” the death of Kumanjayi Walker, and the former police officer “invented” evidence about the Warlpiri man attempting to take his gun before the fatal shooting, a court has heard.The inquest into the death of Walker is holding its final hearings, almost two years after it was due to be completed.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/27/kumanjayi-walker-death-inquest-coroner-zachary-rolfe-ntwnfb

Author : Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter

Publish date : 2024-11-27 03:52:55

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