Nine Adelaide court-goers who should be up on charges for crimes against fashion
From stylish 70s suits and skivvies, to face tattoos and the classic Adidas tracksuit, here are some of the standout fashion choices to grace Adelaide’s courthouses.
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While some people would assume court-goers would want to present themselves in the best way possible to a magistrate, suit-wearing defendants are few and far between.
Many defendants in Adelaide Magistrates Court believe their best Adidas tracksuit and bum bag will do the trick.
From striking mullets to unique face tattoos, The Advertiser has compiled a list of the good, the bad or standout fashions to go through Adelaide courts in the past few years.
Trent Hobson
Most people like to put their best foot forward for a court hearing but Hobson really went above and beyond.
His saintly style, which had a striking resemblance to Jesus, really captured looks from passers-by.
The look: Flowing locks, a white robe with a red sash and sandals.
The charge: Hobson was allegedly observed in the street naked on August 20 at Mile End.
Hobson, who is charged with indecent assault, told the court he had only been performing a prank.
The charge was adjourned until October.
Terry Rincon
While Rincon certainly dressed to impress with his shirt and tie combo, he was probably wishing he opted for a darker coloured shirt.
While court hearings are generally nerve-racking for most people, this man was clearly more stressed than the average defendant.
The look: A light blue shirt with a tie and jeans and some heavy perspiration marks to complete the ensemble.
The charge: Rincon is charged with one count of possessing or controlling child abuse material using a carriage service on August 12 in Adelaide.
The Messenger understands Rincon’s arrest followed a South Australia Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team operation.
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Jarrett Kapper
Kapper was not shy with airing his grievances with police and the law, deciding why waste words when you can permanently splash everything you want to say in court all over your face.
The look: A heavily tattooed face, with ‘FTP” plastered across his forehead and if that was too subtle, also opting for “f**k cops,” “f**k informant dogs” and “snitches get stitches”.
The charge: Kapper violently lashed out after he was called a *f***head with tattoos”, a court was told.
He began “carrying on” because his Afterpay post-payment account was not working while he was shopping at Sunglass Hut on October 14, 2019.
A fellow customer who commented on his behaviour had his exit blocked by Kapper, who then slapped him across the face.
Kapper strayed from his “not guilty” tattoo and pleaded guilty to one count of assault.
He was placed on an eight-month good behaviour bond in the sum of $500, with a conviction recorded.
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Mitchell O'Connor Yates
Yates certainly is sporting the business at the front, party at the back look and it appears he is all about the party in everyday life too.
The look: A luscious mullet with a Hi-Vis construction shirt.
The charge: Yates jumped on a police car and posted it on social media with NWA’s ‘F--- Tha Police’ playing.
The court heard CCTV vision showed a man jumping on the vehicle and through facial recognition Yates was identified as a suspect.
After being interviewed he admitted to jumping on the vehicle.
Yates pleaded guilty to property damage.
Magistrate Ben Sale sentenced Yates to agree to a one-year good behaviour bond, and to pay compensation of $4191.34.
Jazmine Edwards
Edwards was not too impressed getting snapped by our photographer but her beach bum look became a viral sensation after the young mum rocked up very casually dressed to court on drug driving charges.
The look: A singlet top, shorts and thongs, with suspected hickeys on her neck.
The charge: A magistrate told a woman “it’s not the beach” and she should wear something “more appropriate” for her next court appearance.
Edwards, who is charged with driving with a combination of drugs in body fluid and driving unauthorised, responded by saying: “It’s 35 degrees outside.”
The offence allegedly happened in June last year at Payneham South, northeast of the city.
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Cody Milne and Tasman Binder
These hipsters piqued national interest with their television camera-ready outfits ala Client Liaison outside court.
It appears the pair also practised their sleek exit, simultaneously looking at each other, sliding their sunnies onto their faces and strutting to their waiting “limousine”.
The look: Stylish 70s get up, including matching white skivvies and retro sunglasses.
The charge: The duo allegedly stole the costume, worth $160,000, from the circus in Bonython Park between April 18 and April 19 this year.
Two days after the Big Bird costume was allegedly taken, it was returned to the circus, found propped up against an electricity box.
Police were called to the scene and officers say they found an apology letter left in Big Bird’s beak.
Milne and Binder will next appear in court in November.
Renee Davies
This woman clearly was not thrilled with her charges capturing media attention, lashing out in a tirade of abuse, including saying “you wanna get that on camera? get f***ed”.
The look: Pink and white Adidas tracksuit, opting for a backpack over a bum bag.
The charge: A woman who, a murder trial heard, urged her then-partner to stab a man outside a northern suburbs shopping centre is charged with animal cruelty offences.
Davies is yet to plead to four counts of ill-treating an animal, where she is accused of punching the dogs in their heads, picking them up by their backs and throwing them to the ground at Kilburn in April, last year.
Christopher George
This man’s suit jacket became multi purpose – an outfit that presents well to a judge, while using it to cover his face and give off a nun-like vibe to the media outside court.
The look: Blue suit jacket wrapped around his head.
The charge: The international, $1.5m superannuation scammer has been ordered to explain himself to his victims – or else a judge will impose the “longest possible sentence” allowed by law.
Acting as an investment manager, George, of One Tree Hill, stole his clients’ money then tricked them into providing more so he could “travel the world” and recoup their funds.
He continued his scam even after his arrest, contacting his victims from custody and trying to dissuade them from giving evidence.
George is yet to be sentenced for four counts of aggravated deception – which carries a maximum 15-year jail term.
Ana Riley
This brothel keeper was certainly better dressed than the majority of defendants but many social media users pointed out her resemblance to the late King of Pop.
The look: Leather pants, high heels, designer shirt and handbag.
The charge: The Norwood woman who was running a brothel illegally was caught by police after the brothel advertised their services on a social platform.
Riley, who pleaded guilty to keeping a brothel, was charged after police attended the property on Currie St, Adelaide on June 19, 2017.
She was sentenced to a six-month good behaviour of $50.
No conviction was recorded.
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