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Inquiry hears $10 wrench taken from fictitious crime scene was at the centre of corruption charges against police officer
Taking a $10 wrench from a fictitious crime scene formed the basis of “engineered” corruption charges against an “honest and diligent” police officer, a top barrister has told a parliamentary inquiry.
Key points:
- A parliamentary committee is examining damage, harm or adverse outcomes from ICAC investigations
- The lawyer for one of eight police officers charged during a corruption probe said his client was “thrown under the bus”
- All charges were either withdrawn or subject to acquittals
The select committee is examining damage, harm or adverse outcomes resulting from investigations by South Australia’s anti-corruption commission (ICAC).
Michael Abbott QC spoke to the committee on behalf of his client, who was one of eight police officers…
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