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Jayden Moorea indicates he will contest murder and stalking charges

Cruise ship singer formerly known as Dan Shearin, who has been accused of throwing his cheerleader girlfriend from a balcony, has indicated he will contest the charges against him.

Jayden Moorea (right) is seen with lawyer Chris Hannay earlier this month. Picture: AAP
Jayden Moorea (right) is seen with lawyer Chris Hannay earlier this month. Picture: AAP

THE cruise ship singer accused of throwing a Gold Coast cheerleader off a balcony has indicated he will be contesting the murder and stalking charges laid against him.

Jayden Moorea, formerly Dan Shearin, was not required to appear in Southport Magistrates Court for a brief mention of the charges.

He is accused of throwing girlfriend Breeana Robinson from a Southport balcony in 2013.

Breeana Robinson died when she fell from a Southport balcony in 2013.
Breeana Robinson died when she fell from a Southport balcony in 2013.

He is also accused of stalking nine women in historical charges dating back to 1999.

Moorea’s lawyer Chris Hannay, of Hannay Lawyers, asked for a full brief of evidence to be provided in relation to all the charges.

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Police prosecutor Michelle Hussar said it would take police five weeks to pull together the evidence.

Mr Hannay said the evidence should be ready.

“They are historical charges going back to 1999,” he said.

“The evidence should be ready, they should be available.”

Magistrate Kerry Magee granted five weeks for the brief be provided and the matter was adjourned to April 12.

The charges will also be moved to the specialised domestic and family violence court.

Earlier today Ms Robinson’s family and the Red Rose Foundation held a rally outside the Southport Courthouse.

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