Disturbing video request denied

A request by Channel 8 television to screen a security video showing protesters storming the Territory parliament in May was refused yesterday.

Magistrate Vince Luppino dismissed the application in Darwin Magistrate's Court.

The video is expected to be part of a case against Gary Meyerhoff, 27, and five other defendants, set down yesterday for a two-day hearing on October 31 and November 1.

The six face a charge of disturbing the Legislative Assembly on May 14.

Prosecutor Senior Sergeant Peter Thomas said the prosecution consented to a summary trial in the Magistrate's Court.

Meyerhoff said the defendants would prefer a committal hearing, which would take the matter to the Supreme Court.

Mr Luppino noted the defendants' presence.

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Pubdate: 31st August 2002
Source: Northern Territory News