Bail Opposed — ‘fear Of Transvestite Violence (Press, 4 March 1983)
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Summary: Bail Opposed — ‘fear Of Transvestite Violence (Press, 4 March 1983)
Two individuals are facing charges in relation to a stabbing incident that occurred in a house on Peterborough Street last month. They have opted for their cases to be heard by a jury. The primary defendant, Desmond Wayne Macdonald, 29 years old and unemployed, is charged with intentionally causing grievous bodily harm to a woman named Gina Parata. Macdonald is also known by the name Sybil Jayne Damon. A bail application was heard in chambers by Judge McAloon, but Macdonald was remanded in custody and is set to appear again on 11 March 1983. Bail was opposed by Sergeant McCormick due to concerns that Macdonald might perpetrate further violence against the city's transvestite community. The second individual, Graham Andrew Billings, also aged 29, was granted bail and is scheduled to appear for depositions on 27 April 1983. His bail amount was set at $1500, and he has been instructed to report daily to the police. Billings is accused of suppressing evidence concerning Macdonald’s wounding of Gina Parata, thus allowing Macdonald to evade arrest. These proceedings have raised serious concerns regarding public safety and the nature of the crimes committed.
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