Queensland magistrate suppresses identity of man with ‘high public profile’ in extortion case
Summary
A Queensland court has decided to keep the identity of a man with a high public profile secret during an ongoing extortion case. The man is not directly involved in the case but his actions were allegedly used as part of the extortion attempt against a woman by her former partner.Key Facts
- The case is happening in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
- The man with a high public profile is referred to as MM in court.
- MM is not a party to the extortion case.
- The extortion allegedly involved threats based on MM’s conduct.
- Police asked the court to suppress MM’s identity to protect him.
- The magistrate closed the court to the public except for approved media.
- A lawyer argued against suppressing MM’s identity, saying it was not legally justified.
- The court said revealing MM’s identity might harm the case and discourage other victims from coming forward.
- The case will return to court on July 28 for further hearings.
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