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Nine's Underbelly court appeal rejected

Posted in NEWS by AnnieFox on Mar 26, 10:02AM
Nine's Underbelly court appeal rejected
Justice Vincent today said the court upheld Justice King's February 15 decision that Nine would not be allowed to broadcast the Underbelly series in Victoria until after the murder trial and any subsequent appeal period.

The Court of Appeal found that there was a serious risk of prejudice because of the "graphic nature" of Underbelly being available to jurors immediately before and during the trial.

"The appeal is otherwise dismissed," Justice Vincent told the court.

"The court has otherwise authorised the orders made by Justice King."

Mr Merkel and Mr Rapke declined to comment outside court.

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