Sydney man charged after allegedly threatening ABC journalist Stan Grant online
1 year, 6 months ago

Sydney man charged after allegedly threatening ABC journalist Stan Grant online

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A Sydney man has been charged with making online threats towards Indigenous ABC journalist Stan Grant. Key points: The man was granted bail and is due to appear in court next week Stan Grant last week announced he would step away from his media commitments indefinitely ABC staff held rallies around the country on Monday in support of Grant The 41-year-old accused was arrested in Fairfield Heights, in the city's west, on Wednesday evening, and taken to the local police station. On Monday I'll present Q+A, then step away Photo shows Stan Grant speaks about not being seen as a human being image Although I try to shield myself from the racist abuse I'm frequently subjected to, the fact it is out there poisons the air I breathe. ABC News Director Justin Stevens said Grant and his family had shown "incredible resilience and courage".

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ABC staff rally in show of support for Stan Grant
1 year, 7 months ago

ABC staff rally in show of support for Stan Grant

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ABC staff have rallied in a show of support for veteran Indigenous journalist Stan Grant, who last week announced he would step away from media commitments due to racial abuse. Key points: The ABC has apologised to Stan Grant He will host his final episode of Q+A tonight Grant's family said racial abuse had been an ongoing issue ABC news …

Stan Grant steps away from Q+A citing 'relentless' racial abuse, accuses ABC of 'institutional failure' over coronation coverage backlash
1 year, 7 months ago

Stan Grant steps away from Q+A citing 'relentless' racial abuse, accuses ABC of 'institutional failure' over coronation coverage backlash

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Stan Grant has accused the ABC of "institutional failure", saying the organisation did not publicly defend him amid a storm of racist abuse which has forced him to step away from hosting Q+A. Key points: Stan Grant has been subject to renewed abuse since appearing in the ABC's coronation coverage He says "not one ABC executive" has publicly refuted lies …

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