http://www.woj.com.au Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:23:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Wheels of Justice no http://www.woj.com.au/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.woj.com.au/category/ride-of-silence/ http://www.woj.com.au/2010/03/17/mcgee-verdict-17-march-2010/ http://www.woj.com.au/2010/03/17/mcgee-verdict-17-march-2010/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:44:21 +0000 admin http://www.woj.com.au/2010/03/17/mcgee-verdict-17-march-2010/ http://www.woj.com.au/2010/03/17/mcgee-verdict-17-march-2010/feed/ 0 AdelaideNow: Eugene McGee and Craig McGee found not guilty of conspiracy over Kapunda Rd hit-run - Hit-run lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother Craig have this morning been acquitted of conspiring to pervert the course of justice by a District Court ju... AdelaideNow: Eugene McGee and Craig McGee found not guilty of conspiracy over Kapunda Rd hit-run Hit-run lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother Craig have this morning been acquitted of conspiring to pervert the course of justice by a District Court judge. District Court Judge Peter Herriman reserved his decision when the trial ended on February 24, taking three weeks to reach a verdict. Nearly six years and a half have passed since the fatal collision on the Gawler to Kapunda Rd in November 2003. In 2005, Eugene was acquitted of causing death by dangerous driving, but was fined $3100 for driving without due care. Later that year, following the Kapunda Rd Royal Commission that examined the police investigation and subsequent prosecution of Eugene, the pair were charged with conspiracy. Those charges have withstood appeals to both the Supreme Court and, last year, the High Court. Opening the conspiracy trial, prosecutor Emily Telfer said the brothers had "agreed to ... prevent SA Police from investigating or adducing evidence of the blood alcohol level of Eugene McGee at the time of the collision". "(Eugene's) failure to stop and render assistance, coupled with the possibility that alcohol consumed and the manner of driving had caused the collision, led him to being concerned about his personal and professional position," Ms Telfer said. The court heard numerous calls totalling 27 minutes were held between Eugene and his friend and barrister David Edwardson, QC. Calls between the brothers totalled almost 15 minutes. Neither of the brothers took the stand during the trial and only Eugene called witnesses in his defence. One of those, his psychiatrist, Alexander McFarlane, told the court that Eugene had been affected by past traumas including his involvement in the Snowtown murder case. In closing submissions, Lindy Powell, QC, for Craig, said her client had lied to police, falsely saying he did not have a contact number for Eugene, because his brother wanted to speak to their mother and get legal advice first. "Everything he did constituted a lawful act," she said. If Craig had given police his brother's mobile phone number "police would have prevented both these things his brother wanted to do from happening". 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ride to honour those who have been killed or injured on the road - Read the International Ride of Silence here (pdf file, 77 pages) ________________________________________ Bendigo, In their memory : More than 200 Bendigo cyclists took part in a ride to honour those who have been killed or injured on the road Read the International Ride of Silence here (pdf file, 77 pages) ________________________________________ Bendigo, Victoria Helen Cronin local BUGS secretary is largely to be congratulated for getting the information out and getting the support mechanisms in place to make this our first ride a great witness and hopefully have an impact in a bridge building manner for cyclist and road users alike. Support of the local newspaper and Regional ABC radio have been outstanding, and believe this will flow on for another week with more media coverage to come. Police support on the day was sensational with all intersections where there were lights controlled for the peleton to be kept as a witness as intended in mass. We have been given encouragement for them to be involved anytime we intend to undertake such rides. On the day it was thought that about 200 cyclist took part but would suggest that this may be a bit inflated and more reasonable to suggest around 130-150 riders did attend. The ride was over about a 8 klm straight stretch of road. A tongue in cheek comment was the difficulty for cyclist to reframe from speaking and ride slow was our greatest challenge. The group was well disciplined and maintained the formation and kept to the provided bike lane allowing a free flow of traffic for other road users. The peleton covered more than a street block in area and for some riders was there first contact with such a huge group of riders of all disciplines. While recent events of the death of a cyclist was still very raw for some the intent of the ride did not lose its focus and we are grateful that the media respected this aspect of the ride and kept the three primary purposes the focus. Overall we were pleased with the result and look forward God willing to participate again next year so please keep us in the loop. Thank You, Regards Eddie Barkla Brisbane, Queensland Ride of Silence was a great success in Brisbane. We had about 110 Cyclists turn up for the ride. We had one police escort. I was interviewed by Channel 9 as well as ABC. Although I didn't get the chance to either hear or see the media interviews other people have spoken to me and told me that they either heard the radio broadcast or saw the Channel 9 grab. The riders were very keen and SILENT. We had a lot of interested Onlookers as we rode around the city. Unfortunatley, by the time the Qld Ministers representative turned up most people had already left. I have had heaps of people thanking me and prepared to assist for next years event. We have made it our mission to double this years turn out & get 200 people out there on there bicycles. It was a great ride and it will only get bigger and better in the years to come. We have Perth onboard for next year and also I have also received a Contact for Adelaide. I am sure it will be easy to pick up Canberra due to the culture of cycling in the ACT. Would also like get Cairns involved also. Thank You all for your assistance & support. Happy & Safe Cycling to you all. Kind regards Jeff Isles Melbourne, Victoria Saturday May 20, 2006 saw four cities in Australia have their main CBD areas filled with long lines of cyclists riding in memory of all cyclists killed whilst cycling. A moving and poignant tribute to the memories of such folk as Russell Mockridge, Deborah Gray, Anthony Marsh, Amy Gillett-Safe, Luke Harrop, Darren Smith, Matthew Cole, Penny Croft, Allan Scott, Ian Humphrey, Aaron Butler and Saul Pasque, the Ride Of Silence 2006 joined with over 271 other cities across the world to remember our friends, neighbours and for many, our family members who no longer are with us. Bendigo, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney held simultaneous rides, promoted widely in the media, to the general public, and motorists. Wheels of Justice no