Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl
Summary
A 47-year-old man named Jefferson Lewis has been charged with the murder and sexual assault of a 5-year-old Australian girl known as Kumanjayi Little Baby. After her body was found following a police search, violent riots broke out in Alice Springs, leading to several arrests and significant property damage.Key Facts
- The victim, Kumanjayi Little Baby, was a 5-year-old girl from Northern Territory, Australia.
- Jefferson Lewis was charged with her murder and two counts of sexual assault.
- Lewis was attacked by locals before being arrested and transferred to Darwin for safety.
- Riots broke out outside the hospital in Alice Springs where Lewis was treated, involving projectiles and use of tear gas by police.
- Five people were arrested due to the violent protests.
- Property damage and theft during the riots at a petrol station and supermarket amount to over A$180,000 (about $130,000 USD).
- Some protestors called for “payback,” a traditional Aboriginal law punishment, and accused police of protecting Lewis.
- Police emphasized the riots were criminal behavior, not a way of mourning the child’s death.
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