Court Grants Adjournment In Alice Springs Murder Case
Proceedings began in the Alice Springs local court via video link from Darwin for a defendant identified as Mr. Lewis. Mr. Lewis is charged with one count of murder and two other undisclosed charges. Judge Anthony Hopkins granted a request from the prosecution for a lengthy adjournment to allow for the compilation of an extensive brief. The next hearing is scheduled for July 30. The family of the deceased child was present in court during the proceedings. Lewis is accused of the murder of a five-year-old child named Kumunjay. The specific reason for the adjournment was not stated.
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ABC NewsRadio AU
“Alice Springs local court via video link from Darwin, but was excused at the request of his lawyer from NT legal aid. Mr Lewis is charged with one count of murder”
ABC Radio Sydney
“This Tuesday, Kumunjay Little Baby's alleged killer excused from court in Alice Springs.”
ABC NewsRadio AU
“In Alice Springs, a court has granted a lengthy adjournment in the case against Jefferson Lewis, the man accused of murdering five-year-old Kumunjay little baby.”
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