Defendant Too Risky (Press, 9 May 1987)
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Summary: Defendant Too Risky (Press, 9 May 1987)
On 9 May 1987, Steven Attwood, a 26-year-old Australian, faced court on charges of housebreaking. Due to his condition, he was escorted into the courtroom by police officers clad in full white protective clothing, as he is suffering from AIDS. Attwood, identified by police as a homosexual prostitute and a heroin addict, also has hepatitis. He appeared before Magistrate Brian Cook with visible injuries, including cuts to his face, incurred when he fell from a window during his arrest. Magistrate Cook remarked that it was unlikely any lawyer would represent Attwood, stating, “I know I wouldn’t.” Attwood was remanded in custody without entering a plea and is scheduled to reappear later in the month.
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