Summary
Two men were given life sentences for killing an Aboriginal teenager, Cassius Turvey, in Perth, Australia. The incident led to public protests and discussions about racism. A third man involved was sentenced to 12 years for manslaughter, and a fourth received a shorter sentence for other assaults.
Key Facts
- Cassius Turvey, a 15-year-old Aboriginal boy, died from head injuries after an attack.
- This attack happened on the outskirts of Perth in October 2022.
- The main attackers, Jack Brearley and Brodie Palmer, were sentenced to life in prison.
- A third man, Mitchell Forth, was sentenced to 12 years for manslaughter.
- A fourth person, Ethan MacKenzie, was jailed for two and a half years for his role in other attacks.
- Brearley claimed self-defense, which the judge dismissed as false.
- The attack sparked protests and discussions about racism in Australia.
- The judge noted that racial insults used during the crime affected the Aboriginal community.
