CONVICTION OVERTURNED Australia - Russell Hill & Carol Clay Murdered While Camping - Wonnangatta Valley, 2020 #9 *retrial Jan 2026*

[SouthAussie]

Lynn had been grounded anyway. He was stung by one of his own bees during covid lockdown, had an allergic reaction that put his heart out of rhythm, and was then considered unfit to fly. So he was given simulation training duties by Jetstar - until they canned him.

I don't think he would have a pilot's license at the moment, having been convicted of murder. (fitness of character)

A lockdown project and a fallen tree: Gregory Lynn’s sliding doors moments

If Gregory Lynn had not kept bees or if a road that crossed the Wonnangatta River was not blocked on the fateful evening, a cool-headed pilot might have got away with murder.

www.theage.com.au

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I was thinking that maybe the thought was that he might steal a plane.

That he was able to fly even though he lost his license.
Ie make a run for it.

Not my thinking. Someone would notice a missing plane.
Someone would likely hear and see it in the sky. Radar or by sight.

 

[Bats]

In March last year, the Victorian government passed tougher bail laws. Greg Lynn will need to convince the judge that there are "exceptional circumstances" that should justify him being granted bail.

"The Tough Bail Laws will jolt the system. They will create new offences, change what decision-makers consider, and create the toughest bail test ever for the worst offences. The combination of these changes will make Victoria’s bail laws the toughest in Australia."

"Toughest bail laws ever"

"A person accused of an indictable offence faces ‘tests’ to be granted bail. The tests get tougher as the offences get worse. A tough test applies for serious offences: someone accused of a Schedule 2 offence like manslaughter must show ‘compelling reasons’ to justify bail. Someone accused of a Schedule 1 offence like murder or aggravated carjacking must prove even tougher ‘exceptional circumstances"

Tough Bail Laws To Keep Victorians Safe

The Allan Labor Government will introduce the toughest bail laws in Australia to prevent reoffending and keep Victorians safe. Premier Jacinta Allan, Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny and Minister for Police Anthony Carbines today announced new Tough Bail Laws that will, in summary:Put community...

www.premier.vic.gov.au

 

[SouthAussie]

In March last year, the Victorian government passed tougher bail laws. Greg Lynn will need to convince the judge that there are "exceptional circumstances" that should justify him being granted bail.

"The Tough Bail Laws will jolt the system. They will create new offences, change what decision-makers consider, and create the toughest bail test ever for the worst offences. The combination of these changes will make Victoria’s bail laws the toughest in Australia."

"Toughest bail laws ever"

"A person accused of an indictable offence faces ‘tests’ to be granted bail. The tests get tougher as the offences get worse. A tough test applies for serious offences: someone accused of a Schedule 2 offence like manslaughter must show ‘compelling reasons’ to justify bail. Someone accused of a Schedule 1 offence like murder or aggravated carjacking must prove even tougher ‘exceptional circumstances"

Tough Bail Laws To Keep Victorians Safe

The Allan Labor Government will introduce the toughest bail laws in Australia to prevent reoffending and keep Victorians safe. Premier Jacinta Allan, Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny and Minister for Police Anthony Carbines today announced new Tough Bail Laws that will, in summary:Put community...

www.premier.vic.gov.au

Simon Gittany got bail (for murder) for exceptional circumstances. The exceptional circumstances were that he was needed by his defence team to form his defence.


"Crown prosecutor Mark Tedeschi QC had first pressed for bail to be revoked on Thursday afternoon.
Trying again on Friday, Mr Tedeschi said the exceptional circumstances under which Gittany's bail had originally been granted no longer existed.

But defence barrister Philip Strickland SC said the Crown's applications were premature and Gittany was still needed to help them prepare their case."

Tighter bail for accused balcony killer

Simon Gittany, accused of murdering his fiancee in 2011 by throwing her off their Sydney apartment balcony, has had his bail conditions tightened.

www.sbs.com.au