I have found the news video. It can be accessed via the 9Now app, and look for Sydney news 29th May 2024. The quick mention of the fosters appealing their criminal conviction is on the video at 12.49. There is no listing on the NSW Registry site, even using their initials. Rather unfair if the public wanted to attend to see justice at work, after all they are the same as other criminals now?
www.abc.net.au
MOO - I have considered that the FM and MFC might be appealing the 'intimidation' charges .... especially in the light of the fact that they are in addition to her guilty plea of the 'assaults', and they have been convicted of all charges:I wonder what matter they are appealing, as it seems that the female foster carer had pleaded guilty….
Apparently the appeal is next week.
Media report from March 2024:-
“The former foster parents of missing boy William Tyrrell have been handed 12-month good behaviour bonds and convictions over the intimidation of a different child.
The two were also fined $1,500 each over a dummy bid placed at a real estate auction.
Magistrate Susan McIntyre, who listened to hours of secret recordings during a contested hearing, found the man intimidated the other child by berating them in a car as they were sobbing one morning, while the woman intimidated them on two occasions by threatening a slap.
The woman also pleaded guilty to two counts of assault after she hit the child with a wooden spoon and kicked them in the thigh.
In sentencing, the magistrate noted the man's verbal intimidation was of a tone and volume that it caused the recording device to distort.
She said it was towards the lower end of examples of intimidation, however that was tempered by the fact the charge was a domestic violence offence.
Magistrate McIntyre ruled that convictions for each former foster parent were warranted.
The former foster mother was cleared over several other occasions alleged to have constituted intimidation, while her partner was cleared of an assault allegation which the magistrate found constituted lawful correction.”
William Tyrrell's former foster parents handed convictions after intimidating different child
The foster mother and father received good behaviour bonds and convictions after being found guilty of intimidating the child on a number of occasions, while also being fined $1,500 over a dummy bid placed at an auction.
BBM - Even if someone pleads guilty, they are entitled to appeal their sentence. IMO they are likely appealing to have a conviction not recorded
They shouldn’t be protected! You’re right
"But although their welfare does not provide any basis for the court’s intervention, their interests are not irrelevant, because an impact on them may have consequences, direct or indirect, for the welfare of <modsnip - name of protected child>, whose interests are relevant."
I understand, but I don't have understanding. The fosters are too much protected, always in the name of William or his sister. Too easy, to avoid witnesses to anything and too easy, to have your name protected re business and reputation. MOO
walkerpender.com.au
www.odpp.nsw.gov.au
The following is a link to the Magistrate's sentencing and her comments about the offences:When the fosters do appeal both of their convictions next week, it seems that if a conviction is placed on them by a magistrate, which it was, by Magistrate McIntyre, an appeal must go before someone higher, such as a judge, and also they could end up having a harsher sentence placed on them, which makes it all very interesting. Remembering that the FFFC did not plead guilty until the first day of the hearing.
I wonder why they risk appealing their convictions, when the magistrate was very clear in her thoughts on the charges, that I have posted previously here. Massive legal fees again for an appeal. I wonder if it is so the fosters can travel overseas? As there are some countries who don’t allow you entry if you have a criminal conviction. USA can refuse entry if you have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude which covers domestic violence. Similar rules apply to other popular destinations including Canada, UK, China and Japan.
IMHO
Can You Travel Overseas with a Criminal Record Australia
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Local Court appeals | ODPP
I’m confused why you keep posting about her saying yes to that question?”No”isn’t an option, it’s just a legality to ask the defendant that they understand and agree. It certainly doesn’t mean they don’t have the right to an appeal.
Once again, thanks for being our scribe on the spot.
Daily Mail has the next date as follows …
I did hear the next date, but I wasn’t sure if it was allowed to be disclosed, so I kept quiet.Daily Mail has the next date as follows …
They will next appear for a brief mention at Downing Centre District Court on June 25
William Tyrrell's foster parents appeal convictions
William Tyrrell's former foster parents have appeared in court to appeal their convictions over the assault and intimidation of another child under their care.www.dailymail.co.uk
You know what SA I think after 10yrs of being on WS discussing Ws case most of us could write a book about W and I would be more interested in reading everyone else’s version of Ws story than that of anyone involved in the case.
