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Man who posted video of ex-wife backed with 'abusive' rap has jail sentence overturned
Summary
A man who breached a safety order by posting a video of his ex‑wife on Facebook, with abusive rap music over four images, had his four‑month jail sentence replaced with a suspended term on appeal. He pleaded guilty in the District Court to breaching a safety order under section 33(1) of the Domestic Violence Act 2018 on 13 June 2024. The video looped four pictures: the ex‑wife in a swimsuit on a beach, her new partner, a vehicle she had owned, and another picture of her, all with digitally distorted faces. The rap music contained abusive lyrics. Defence counsel acknowledged the mistake and said the client now understands the order and apologised. Judge Christopher Callan suspended the four‑month sentence for 12 months, requiring the defendant to keep the peace and obey the safety order, including no contact with the injured party by any means.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who posted video of ex-wife backed with 'abusive' rap has jail sentence overturned. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- June 13, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-07-16 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man who broke a safety order by posting a video of his ex-wife on Facebook with "abusive" rap music over it has had his four-month jail sentence replaced with a suspended term on appeal.
Places mentioned
- District Court Appeals Court
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