A Cairns man, 35, faces a potential contempt of court charge for allegedly publishing suppressed details of a high-profile extortion case. He pleaded not guilty to breaching a non-publication order and claims the order wasn't active when he posted material online. Police are considering a more serious charge.
A 35-year-old Cairns man has been charged with disobeying a court suppression order for allegedly revealing the identity of a Queensland public figure involved in an extortion case. The man, who has a criminal history, was arrested and had his devices seized. He claims the case should be heard in open court.
Media outlets are challenging a suppression order in Queensland that prevents the naming of a high-profile man involved in an extortion case. The order, made by a magistrate, aims to protect the married public figure from having information revealed about them.
A Queensland magistrate has suppressed the name of a high-profile individual (MM) involved in an extortion case in Cairns, citing the need to protect potential future complainants, despite opposition from media outlets arguing the order was unnecessary and potentially motivated by embarrassment.
