Michael Corrigan horse stuntman in court for alleged unlawful protest
A movie stuntman accused of participating in an alleged unlawful gathering has made accusations against his former lawyer as he prepares to fight the charge.
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A movie stuntman accused of being part of an unlawful protest in Murwillumbah has backflipped on a previous guilty plea, saying his previous lawyer misrepresented him.
Michael James Corrigan, 52, appeared before Murwillumbah Local Court on Thursday where he faced one count of unlawfully participating in an outdoor gathering in a stay at home area.
Corrigan is accused of being involved in a protest outside the Tweed Shire Council Chambers in Murwillumbah on August 31 – nine days after an anti-lockdown protest at the Queensland state border where he was fined.
Self-represented, Corrigan told the court he wished to change his plea and said his previous lawyer Russell Baxter had made “incorrect assumptions” about him and told the court “complete fabrications”.
Magistrate Michael Dakin told Corrigan he would need to provide some evidence to the court to back his claims before making “allegations of serious misconduct” against someone who was not there to defend themselves.
Corrigan also asked if he could have his bail removed but had not applied for a bail variation.
He said he was concerned if he jaywalked he would get sent to prison where someone else may receive a fine.
Police prosecutor Sergeant Nathan Lockett confirmed Corrigan’s bail did not actually include a good behaviour condition, but did include conditions to comply with public health orders and not to participate in public demonstrations.
Corrigan then raised that he would receive a harsher penalty while not wearing a face mask, however the prosecution objected to the variation hearing has they had not had time to consider.
Corrigan’s matter will next be before the court on May 11, 2022.
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