Bikes' roar falls silent in court

Ten people identified with the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club, some wearing club "colours", fronted Darwin Magistrates Court yesterday on federal charges.

They faced a varying number of charges of refusing to answer a question at an Australian Crime Commission (ACC) examination.

They faced a varying number of charges of refusing to answer a question at an Australian Crime Commission (ACC) examination.

The 10 were required to appear yesterday for a "mention" of their charges, which Magistrate Peter Dixon adjourned to March 14 for a further mention.

The magistrate prohibited publication of their names under the Territory Evidence Act.

The Australian Crimes Commission Act gives the commission wide powers. Identification of witnesses before the ACC is an offence.

Mr Dixon noted that all defendants had been arrested and granted bail ranging from $1000 to $5000.

He continued their bail, excusing some from attending court for the next mention.

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Pubdate: 16 February 2005
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