Federal prosecutors decline to take on Luke Gosling assault charges
An assault charge brought against federal Northern Territory politician Luke Gosling is up in the air after the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions declines to take on the case.
Federal prosecutors have decided not to take on the assault charges against federal politician Luke Gosling, who allegedly assaulted Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly last month. The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) has ruled out handling the case due to a perceived conflict of interest, despite initially considering taking over the prosecution.
The NT Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has also stated they cannot take carriage of the case due to the same conflict of interest concerns. Gosling, who faces two charges related to the alleged assault at the NT Thai Grand Festival in Darwin on July 18, has denied all allegations and plans to contest the charges in court. The case has raised concerns about the fairness of the trial and the integrity of the criminal justice system due to the lack of communication between the two prosecutors and the provision of information to the media.
Gosling's lawyer has expressed serious concerns about the investigation and the handling of the case.
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