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Supreme Court judge arrested and charged before unusual closed court session
Summary
Supreme Court Justice Gregory Geason, 62, has been arrested and charged with assault and emotional abuse, making him the first Supreme Court judge in 200 years to face criminal charges. The media was denied access to the court proceedings and Justice Geason was granted bail. He was escorted from the building to avoid the media. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court had previously asked Justice Geason to take leave without notice.
Q&As
Who was the Supreme Court judge that was arrested and charged with assault and emotional abuse?
The Supreme Court judge that was arrested and charged with assault and emotional abuse was Justice Gregory Geason.
What court did the Supreme Court judge appear before?
The Supreme Court judge appeared before Hobart Magistrates Court.
What was the ruling of the court in regards to the case?
The court granted Justice Geason bail and the matter will be heard on February 6 next year.
What was the name of the statement released by the Attorney-General and minister for justice regarding the situation?
The statement released by the Attorney-General and minister for justice was titled "Today I met with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in relation to a significant matter involving a Judge".
How long had the Supreme Court judge practised law before being appointed to a position in the Tasmanian Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court judge had practised law for nearly 40 years before being appointed to a position in the Tasmanian Supreme Court.
AI Comments
👍 It is encouraging to see the state of Tasmania taking action to uphold justice and ensure proper proceedings are followed, even in cases involving high-ranking officials.
👎 It is concerning that the public is largely being kept in the dark about the details of the case, with the media being refused access to proceedings and limited information being released.
AI Discussion
Me: It's about a Supreme Court judge who was arrested and charged with assault and emotional abuse. It's the first time this has happened in 200 years.
Friend: Wow, that's a really serious situation. What are the implications of this?
Me: Well, the implications are far-reaching. First, it casts a shadow over the entire judiciary system, as it brings into question the integrity of the court. It's also going to have a ripple effect in terms of how the public views the justice system and the trust they have in it. On a more personal level, it's also very damaging for the judge involved, as his reputation and career are now in jeopardy.
Action items
- Research the Family Violence Act to understand the legal implications of the case.
- Follow the case as it progresses through the court system.
- Contact the Tasmanian Department of Justice to learn more about the restrictions on reporting the name of the “affected person”.
Technical terms
- Assault
- A criminal act of physical violence against another person.
- Emotional Abuse
- A form of abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another person to behavior that may result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Bail
- A sum of money or other form of security given to a court to secure the release of a person accused of a crime, with the understanding that the money or security will be forfeited if the accused fails to appear in court when required.
- Magistrates Court
- A court of limited jurisdiction in the United Kingdom, presided over by a magistrate or justices of the peace.
- Family Violence Act
- A law in Australia that provides protection from family violence and sets out the legal responsibilities of those affected by family violence.
- Escorted
- To accompany or guide someone, especially to ensure their safety or to show them the way.
- Back Entrance
- A secondary entrance to a building, usually located at the rear of the building.