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SEASONED homicide investigator Gary Jubelin could face jail time for recording conversations
with a key person of interest in the William Tyrell investigation.
The Saturday Telegraph understands the offences relate to separate face-to-face and phone conversations Insp Jubelin had with a man who helped with the search for William and has been called to give evidence at the inquest into the toddler’s disappearance.
It attracts a maximum penalty of five years’ jail or a fine
but the law provides exceptions including if a recording is needed to protect the lawful interests of a person involved.
It is understood at least 10 people have provided statements during the investigation.
The investigation
(into Jubes and the recordings) started when complaints regarding bullying and management were made about Jubelin within the homicide squad last year.
That snowballed into a Professional Standards Command investigation and saw Insp Jubelin taken off the Tyrrell case, removed from the homicide offices and placed on desk duties.
He was said to be livid about the decision to take him away from the leading role on the Tyrrell investigation given his intimate knowledge of the case and the fact it hadn’t been solved.
While he refused to comment on the departure, Insp Jubelin had told colleagues he was disappointed to leave the force but was determined to go out with his reputation intact.
The charges began to spark outcry on Friday from the families of homicide victims who have long admired Insp Jubelin for his dedication.
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Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin charged over breaches to Listening Devices Act - 21 June 2019