Andrew O’Keefe to launch new bid for freedom
Ex Channel 7 star Andrew O’Keefe is set to launch a new bid for freedom in the NSW Supreme Court next week, reportedly on mental health grounds.
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Ex Channel 7 star Andrew O’Keefe is set to launch a new bid for freedom in the NSW Supreme Court on Monday.
O’Keefe, 50, the one time host of Deal or No Deal and Weekend Sunrise, was previously refused bail in Central Local where he is due to appear on Friday.
He is now seeking to have that decision overturned in the Supreme Court.
O’Keefe’s matter is listed before a registrar on February 14.
The Daily Telegraph understands O’Keefe will make the application on mental health grounds.
O’Keefe’s lawyer Sharon Ramsden confirmed on Thursday an application had been lodged with the Supreme Court and the matter was listed for hearing next week.
She said further details would come out then and declined to elaborate on the details of the application.
It is understood O’Keefe will reapply for bail to receive treatment in a rehabilitation facility on mental health grounds.
Speaking about her client’s mental state, she said: “He’s doing as well as anyone can be in custody. There’s all of the normal issues around how difficult it is for inmates in custody.”
The former TV star’s legal team will now be faced with the task of preparing all the required material to get his matter to a bail hearing as soon as possible.
Otherwise, the matter will remain in the Supreme Court’s bail call over list until the matter is ready.
O’Keefe is facing six charges that police allege stem from an incident where he punched and choked a woman at his apartment in the Sydney CBD on January 25.
The one time White Ribbon ambassador claims he acted in self defence and shouted to reporters during his arrest that he was a victim of crime.
He is also facing one count of drug possession in relation to 1.5g of cannabis the police allegedly found in his apartment.
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