Famous croc wrangler found guilty in evidence tampering trial
Summary
Matt Wright, well-known for his work on television as a crocodile wrangler, was found guilty of tampering with evidence relating to a fatal helicopter crash in 2022. A jury convicted Wright on two counts of perverting the course of justice, but couldn't reach a verdict on a third count. Wright plans to appeal the decision.Key Facts
- Matt Wright is a famous Australian crocodile wrangler known for TV shows on National Geographic and Netflix.
- Wright was found guilty of lying to police and influencing a witness after a deadly helicopter crash.
- The crash, connected to a crocodile egg harvesting trip, resulted in the death of Chris "Willow" Wilson and injured pilot Sebastian Robinson.
- Wright was convicted of lying about the helicopter's fuel levels and asking the injured pilot to alter flight records.
- Investigators found the helicopter ran out of fuel because it wasn't refueled properly.
- Wright faces allegations of disconnecting flight hour meters to hide long flight times.
- The jury did not agree on a third charge that Wright suggested destroying helicopter records.
- Wright has been granted bail while he plans an appeal against the verdict.
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