Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell has been granted bail on charges related to an alleged violent attack on Camp Sovereignty, a First Nations protest site. Sewell, 32, successfully argued in the Supreme Court for his release after spending 72 days on remand. Justice James Elliott ruled that the prosecution had not proven Sewell posed an unacceptable risk to community safety and that compelling reasons justified bail.
Sewell faces 25 charges stemming from two incidents in August. He is accused of leading a group attack on Camp Sovereignty on August 31, where he allegedly punched, kicked, and discharged a missile. He is also accused of raising his fists and lunging at a man during a "white man fight back" march on August 9, retaliating after being spat on and then engaging in a physical altercation.
Prosecutors had opposed bail, citing Sewell's role as leader of the National Socialist Network, a group they described as having a "history of hate crimes and acts of violence" and a tendency to "act violently to vulnerable groups." They argued he was a high risk of re-offending.
As part of his bail conditions, Sewell must not speak to alleged co-accused, cannot enter Melbourne's CBD except for legal or medical reasons, is banned from being within 200 metres of King's Domain, and must observe a curfew. He is also prohibited f... download the app to read more
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