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Zachary Rolfe was allegedly violent during arrests of four Aboriginal males before Kumanjayi Walker shooting

Lifting of suppression orders reveals Northern Territory police officer also alleged to have falsified reports after three of the incidents

The Guardian - AU

NT police officer Zachary Rolfe made false statements to justify use of force, prosecutors told court

Newly released court documents show prosecutors claimed NT police officer Zachary Rolfe tried to justify several instances of use of force by making false statements prior to the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker.

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Zachary Rolfe said his police unit had 'no rules' and did 'cowboy stuff' prior to fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

The NT Supreme Court lifts a non-publication order on text messages that show Constable Zachary Rolfe described his job as "cowboy stuff with no rules" several months before the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker in Yuendumu.

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Constable Zachary Rolfe likely 'deliberately banged' Aboriginal man's head, judge found before Yuendumu shooting

Six months before Constable Zachary Rolfe fatally shot Kumanjayi Walker in Yuendumu, a Northern Territory judge found the police officer lied in court about events leading up to an arrest that left an Aboriginal man unconscious in Alice Springs.

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Zachary Rolfe lied about violent 2018 arrest, Northern Territory judge found

Suppression orders made in police officer’s trial have been lifted, revealing details about a previous case in which he was accused of giving unreliable evidence

The Guardian - AU

What jury didn't hear in NT cop's trial

The Northern Territory policeman acquitted of murdering Kumanjayi Walker assaulted an Indigenous man and lied about it under oath, a court has heard.

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Zachary Rolfe’s father spoke to a witness about evidence during his son’s trial, prosecutor claimed

Judge overseeing Rolfe’s trial did not make any finding the alleged incident occurred but issued a general warning to court

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NT judge lifts suppression orders after Zachary Rolfe found not guilty over shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker

Suppression orders relating to Zachary Rolfe's murder trial have been lifted, including material which the judge says could potentially cause damage to the police officer's reputation.

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Zachary Rolfe on leave as NT police investigates internal disciplinary matters

NT police union says the force is investigating several matters unrelated to the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

The Guardian - AU

Zachary Rolfe trial reignites push for Northern Territory law reform

One in four Territorians are Aboriginal, but a Central Australian lawyer points out it's 'very rare to see a jury ... that includes an Indigenous person'.

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The Australian’s coverage of Zachary Rolfe verdict condemned as ‘a national disgrace’

News Corp paper published multiple negative stories about Kumanjayi Walker and body camera footage from night he was killed

The Guardian - AU

NT ICAC considering inquiry into Constable Zachary Rolfe's arrest over fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

Amid allegations of political interference and a rushed investigation into the shooting death of Yuendumu man Kumanjayi Walker, the NT anti-corruption watchdog is considering whether to investigate the circumstances that led to Constable Rolfe's arrest.

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NT Chief Minister Gunner says no political interference in Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder charge

In his first interview since the NT police officer was acquitted of murder, Michael Gunner has accused the police union of waging a deliberate campaign of misinformation about the decision to charge Zachary Rolfe four days after the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker.

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NT police chief defends Kumanjayi charges

Northern Territory police commissioner Jamie Chalker has defended the handling of a murder investigation after a policeman fatally shot an Aboriginal teen.

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The Guardian - AU

NT police association rejects calls for gun ban following Zachary Rolfe trial

Union president criticises rapid decision to charge officer after shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker, saying members have left the police force over it

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NT Police Association accuses government of 'political interference', calls for investigation into Zachary Rolfe's murder charge

The head of the NT's police union is calling for an independent investigation into the decision to charge Constable Zachary Rolfe with murder four days after the death of Warlpiri man Kumanjayi Walker.

The Guardian - AU

‘This case is tragic’: Zachary Rolfe is cleared and an Aboriginal family left with questions

The jury ultimately believed the NT police officer’s account of the killing of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker. But while the trial is over, many matters remain unresolved

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Kumanjayi's family will fight for justice

Kumanjayi Walker's remote community hopes a coronial inquest will bring justice after a Northern Territory policeman was acquitted of his murder.

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NT opposition calls for inquiry into murder charge against NT police officer Zachary Rolfe following not guilty verdict

Country Liberal Party leader Lia Finocchiaro says NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner has "serious questions to answer" over comments made at a Yuendumu community meeting before the murder charge against NT police officer Zachary Rolfe was laid.

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NT Cop Found Not Guilty Of Murder After Fatal 2019 Shooting Of Indigenous Teen Kumanjayi Walker

Northern Territory cop Zachary Rolfe has been found not guilty over the fatal 2019 shooting of Indigenous 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker.

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‘We are all in so much pain’: Kumanjayi Walker family’s call for end to police guns has a long history

Cousin weeps outside court as she speaks of ‘joyful and generous’ young man whose death shattered Yuendumu community

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The Independent UK

Police officer acquitted of murdering Indigenous Australian

A police officer has been acquitted on all charges after shooting dead an Indigenous Australian in a case that was highlighted during protests following American George Floyd’s murder in custody

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Family of Kumanjayi Walker speak after NT Police officer Zachary Rolfe found not guilty of all charges

The family of Warlpiri man Kumanjayi Walker, who died after being shot by NT police officer Zachary Rolfe in 2019, has spoken of their heartbreak after a jury found him not guilty of all charges. They are calling for a blanket ban on guns in remote Aboriginal communities.

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NT police officer Zachary Rolfe has been found not guilty of all charges. Here's what the jury had to consider

After a month-long trial, Constable Zachary Rolfe has been cleared of all charges relating to the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker. Here are the key pieces of evidence and arguments.

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