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News Sam Burgess court cases, breach notices

Timmah

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So this conviction was overturned a few days ago yet received a minuscule amount of coverage as opposed to the lead up from the original speculation, charges, and conviction.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-19/sam-burgess-intimidation-conviction-overturned/100018102
Cases like this being overturned on appeal aren't particularly newsworthy because usually it's a sitting judge (or panel of judges) making the decision based on the conduct of the initial court proceedings, rather than the case itself. With a case that is largely hearsay like this, an outcome on appeal in favour of Burgess always seemed likely.
 
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Cases like this being overturned on appeal aren't particularly newsworthy because usually it's a sitting judge (or panel of judges) making the decision based on the conduct of the initial court proceedings, rather than the case itself. With a case that is largely hearsay like this, an outcome on appeal in favour of Burgess always seemed likely.

I think it's more a case that the downfall of a "big name" (whatever arena they exist in) is seen as far more lucrative pursuit by journalists than the vindication of one.
 

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