Famous crocodile wrangler jailed for evidence tampering
Summary
Matt Wright, a well-known crocodile wrangler and former Netflix star, received a 10-month prison sentence, with five months to be served, for tampering with evidence after a helicopter crash in 2022. The crash led to the death of his co-star and serious injury of the pilot. Wright plans to appeal the guilty verdicts.Key Facts
- Matt Wright is sentenced to 10 months in prison but will serve only five months before suspension.
- Wright was convicted of lying to police and pressuring a hospital witness after a helicopter crash.
- The crash occurred in February 2022 in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, and killed co-star Chris "Willow" Wilson.
- The pilot, Sebastian Robinson, suffered severe injuries, including brain damage.
- The charges against Wright involved tampering with flight records and trying to influence the pilot in the hospital.
- Wright faces a fine of A$5,000 ($3,300; £2,500).
- The jury could not reach a verdict on an additional charge about destroying evidence.
- Wright’s lawyers plan to appeal the guilty verdicts.
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