{
  "id": 17039547,
  "title": "Darwin man who ran over partner during argument to spend five months in jail",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/darwin-man-who-ran-over-partner-during-argument-to-spend-five-months",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T09:26:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-29/christopher-morley-jailed-for-running-over-partner-in-darwin/107323014"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 63-year-old Darwin man, Christopher Morley, will spend five months in jail for running over his partner during an argument at a caravan park just outside of Darwin. The incident left the woman with multiple skull and facial fractures, leading to her hospitalization for months and a long recovery process. Morley pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, breaching a domestic violence restraining order, and driving under the influence of drugs. The court heard that the victim had previously taken out a domestic violence order against Morley two years ago after he assaulted her. Morley's blood alcohol level was over the legal limit at 0.45, and he tested positive for benzodiazepine, amphetamines, and other substances at the time of the incident. The judge emphasized the very serious injuries sustained by the victim and noted that the volatile domestic situation preceding the incident should have been addressed by adhering to the restraining orders in place. Morley was sentenced to two years and three months in jail, with nine months suspended and backdated, leaving him with five months remaining in jail. He was also ordered to pay a $194 fine and was disqualified from driving for six months.",
  "summary": "Christopher Morley, 63, will spend five months in jail after running over his partner with his car, leaving her with multiple skull and facial fractures.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}