Protesters from Rebellion Day fill Brisbane Arrest Court
Extinction Rebellion’s most prominent activist is one of dozens of people appearing in court after mass arrests during yesterday’s CBD protest, while another protester has denied even being a part of the group despite wearing one of their T-shirts. SEE THE COURT LIST
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A PROTESTER has claimed to not be a permanent member of the activist group Extinction Rebellion, while appearing in court wearing a T-shirt featuring the organisation’s distinctive logo.
Clancey Maher pleaded not guilty to contravening a direction of a police officer and obstructing a driver and made an application for bail.
Police prosecutor Sergeant Josh Kelly said a bail condition barring her from the CBD was appropriate, based on “intelligence” from Queensland Police.
Maher told the court she was not a “permanent member” of the disruptive group.
“I am not aware of any future plans they have,” she said.
Magistrate Judith Daley released Maher on bail on the condition she not attend the Brisbane CBD.
She will face court again next month.
Earlier, Extinction Rebellion’s most prominent protester pleaded guilty to contravening a police officer and unreasonably obstructing the path of a driver.
Eric Serge Herbert, 20, was yesterday arrested for blocking the intersection of Edward and George streets.
Dozens of protesters arrested during climate change protests in Brisbane’s CBD yesterday are appearing in court today.
More than 70 people were arrested during the Extinction Rebellion-organised event.
In the dock, Herbert rebuffed police prosecutor Sergeant Josh Kelly’s reading of the facts.
“The police didn’t offer me bail,” he said. “That’s a lie”.
When asked by Magistrate Judith Daley what he thought an appropriate sentence would be, Herbert tried to turn the tables.
“I believe that what I have done is the right thing to do,” he said.
“I do not make any moral judgments, I am bound by law,” she replied.
Magistrate Daley sentenced Herbert to 90 hours of community service and recorded a conviction.
The first to appear was Maxim Curmi, 24, who faced Ms Daley on one charge of obstructing a roadway, to which he pleaded guilty.
Police prosecutor Sergeant Josh Kelly argued for a $600 fine, to be paid immediately.
“I think I should have a reasonable time to pay,” Curmi said.
He was fined $450.
Jackson Malcolm, 18, has been sentenced to a good behaviour bond.
In court, Malcolm said he had cycled from Melbourne through Byron Bay to protest.
Daniel Young, 27, who faced the same magistrate only yesterday over a previous protest, asked to see a duty lawyer, went back into the cells, before returning 30 minutes later and asking to read his material to be self represented.
He eventually pleaded guilty to public nuisance and obstructing police, and was fined $550.
Thomas Howell also appeared in court and asked to see the evidence against him.
He was returned to the cell and given time to read police documents.
Howell was fined $800, and was warned by Ms Daley that continuous offending would result in harsher penalties.
“This is probably your last opportunity,” she said.
“No freedom on a dead planet, your Honour,” Howell replied.
The following people have been charged in relation to the Extinction Rebellion climate change protest which halted traffic and caused disruption for several hours.
John Richard Brinnand
Benjamin William Devenish Pennings
Rae Sheridan
Jason John Sullivan
Holly Porter, 22
Duncan Hart, 29
Clancey Maher, 24
Matthew Mercer, 18
Daniel Heggie, 32
Greg Rolles, 37
Todd Dent, 40
Shane Primrose-Levi, 30
Kimberley Croxford, 28
Maxim Curmi, 24
Peter Shaw, 65
Eric Herbert, 20
Jackson Malcom, 19
Lillie McSpadden, 23
Carl Jackson, 27
Hope Foley, 33
Daniel Young, 27
Kimberly Collett, 24
Taylah Moore, 23
Hannah Doole, 19
Maria Lloyd, 28
Hamish Fairbrother, 31
Simon Ennew, 58
Thomas Howell, 28
Emma Dorge, 23
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