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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Zachary Rolfe is returning to the witness box for the third time. Why is the Kumanjayi Walker inquest not over?

ABC

In short: Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot in November 2019 and a mandatory inquest into his death began in September 2022. Almost two years after it began, the coronial inquest into the police shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker will resume on Monday, for what is scheduled to be the final days of evidence. Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has so far heard …

Death Evidence Court Inquiry Walker Inquest Scheduled

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Family of Alice Springs fatal crash victim speak out after violent fallout

ABC

In short: Alice Springs is under an emergency declaration triggered after tensions over the death of a young man sparked a riot in the CBD. A young Central Eastern Arrernte leader in Alice Springs is calling for the town's Aboriginal people to take charge of solving the social problems that have engulfed their region. On the basketball court of an …

Family Youth Curfew Young Young People Bush Abc

10 months ago

Zachary Rolfe’s former tactical team boss fronts coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker shooting

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In short: NT Police Sergeant Lee Bauwens told the inquest he had "no excuse" for using the word "c**ns" in a text message to Zachary Rolfe in 2019. NT Police Sergeant Lee Bauwens told the inquest he had "no excuse" for using the word "c**ns" in a text message to Zachary Rolfe in 2019. A Senior Northern Territory Police officer …

Evidence Team Told Walker Inquest Coroner Sergeant

1 year, 7 months ago

Suppression order lifted over police report into death of Kumanjayi Walker

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A suppression order over a controversial police report into the death of Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker has been lifted, revealing previously redacted details about the murder investigation into former constable Zachary Rolfe. Key points: The so-called "Proctor Report" was previously subject to a claim of legal-professional privilege by the NT Police Force Perceptions of "investigative bias" related to Zachary Rolfe …

Death Shooting Report Walker Inquest Constable Proctor

1 year, 9 months ago

NT Police flags 'consequences' for Constable Zachary Rolfe after 2,500 word statement about Kumanjayi Walker investigation

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Lawyers for the Northern Territory Police Force have told the coroner investigating the police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, that Constable Zachary Rolfe will face "consequences" for penning a 2,500-word statement late last week. Key points: Constable Zachary Rolfe published a 2,500 word statement last week Lawyers for the NT Police Force at the inquest alleged it was a breach of …

Statement Told Commissioner Force Walker Inquest Photo

1 year, 9 months ago

Yuendumu prepares for the inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death to resume in Alice Springs

ABC

As the sunset turns the open sky a deep shade of purple, the outback community of Yuendumu is relatively quiet. Mr Wilson, who gave evidence to the inquest into Mr Walker's death last year, doesn't shy away from the troubles Yuendumu faces: there's violence and unrest, shocking levels of overcrowding and poverty, as well as crime that has previously driven …

Community Death Evidence Court Wilson Walker Inquest

2 years, 1 month ago

Constable Zachary Rolfe joins Supreme Court attempt to limit police officers' evidence at Kumanjayi Walker inquest

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Constable Zachary Rolfe has launched a legal bid to limit the scope of questions he can be asked when he gives evidence at the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker next week, Supreme Court documents show. Key points: Constable Rolfe is expected to appear before the coroner next week His lawyers have now joined an application in the …

Supreme Court Evidence Court Supreme Inquest Questions Coroner

2 years, 2 months ago

Kumanjayi Walker inquest shown body-worn camera footage of previous 'use of force' incidents

ABC

The Northern Territory coroner has been shown body-worn camera footage of Constable Zachary Rolfe allegedly using force against an Indigenous man in Alice Springs, about one month before Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot in Yuendumu. Key points: Body-worn camera footage shows officers rushing towards a man in Alice Springs and tackling him to the ground Sergeant Evan Kelly told the …

Camera Man Told Force Walker Coroner Footage

2 years, 3 months ago

Coronial inquest into death of Indigenous 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker begins in Alice Springs

ABC

Almost three years ago, two young men became household names in the worst possible way. Key points: Kumanjayi Walker was shot three times by Constable Zachary Rolfe in November 2019 Constable Rolfe was acquitted of murder after a five-week trial in March this year The coroner will spend the next three months examining the circumstances of his death The family …

Family Death Evidence His Family Walker Inquest Photo

2 years, 3 months ago

Kumanjayi Walker's family revisits 'terrifying' night he died as inquest begins in Alice Springs

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In an emotional start to a three-month coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, the Northern Territory coroner heard first hand from members of the Warlpiri man's family about the night he died, urging the court to hear their voices. Key points: Members of Mr Walker’s family addressed the court and called for urgent action The coroner said she …

Family Court Told Died Inquest Coroner Zachary

2 years, 8 months ago

Northern Territory Coroner acknowledges grief of Yuendumu community ahead of inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death

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The Acting Northern Territory Coroner has acknowledged the "grief and shock" felt by community members after the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, in the first hearing ahead of a coronial inquest into his death. Key points: A coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker will be held in Central Australia from September 5 Mr Walker was shot by NT …

Death Walker Inquest His Death Coroner Mr Walker Nt Police

2 years, 9 months ago

Zachary Rolfe said his police unit had 'no rules' and did 'cowboy stuff' prior to fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

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The NT Supreme Court has lifted a non-publication order on text messages that show Constable Zachary Rolfe described his job as "cowboy stuff with no rules" several months before the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker in Yuendumu. Key points: Constable Rolfe was a member of the Alice Springs-based Immediate Response Team The IRT was deployed to Yuendumu in November 2019 …

Court Burns Text Messages Jury Walker Constable

2 years, 9 months ago

Murder trial told Zachary Rolfe feared for his and fellow officer's life before fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

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Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe has told his murder trial he feared for his life and that of his colleague when he fatally shot Yuendumu man Kumanjayi Walker during an attempted arrest. Key points: On his second day on the stand, Constable Rolfe gave his account of the fatal shooting in November 2019 He told the court he feared …

Shooting Life Court Second Told Walker His Hand

4 years ago

Leanne Liddle is on a mission to bring the NT's remote communities back from the brink in five years

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Leanne Liddle is heading up the NT Government's Aboriginal Justice Agreement. "Everyone can improve, but the police force is usually the first contact Aboriginal people have with the justice system, so having that strong, genuine relationship is really important," Leanne says. "You can't ignore the history that Aboriginal people had with the justice system," Leanne explains. "If we build up …

Community Justice Prison Mission Indigenous People Remote Five Years

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