Extortion trial of ex-Block star Suzi Taylor and Ali Ebrahimi faces more delays

The extortion trial of former Block star Suzi Taylor and her co-accused Ali Ebrahimi has been delayed again, after a barrister was injured outside court.

The trial of ex-Block star Suzi Taylor and her co-accused Ali Ebrahimi has encountered more setbacks after a barrister was injured.

Mr Ebrahimi and Ms Taylor, real name Suellen Jan Taylor, are both facing five charges that include extortion, assault occasioning bodily harm and deprivation of liberty allegedly committed in October 2019.

Suzi Taylor (real name Suellen Jan Taylor) is facing multiple charges alongside her co-accused Ali Ebrahimi.

Both pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Trial proceedings were delayed on Monday after Mr Ebrahimi’s defence barrister Peter Nolan was hospitalised after a fall outside of Brisbane District Court.

Ali Ebrahimi checks on his barrister Peter Nolan after he fell outside of the Brisbane District Court. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

Judge Suzanne Sheridan discharged the jury on Monday afternoon.

On Tuesday, the court was told a new barrister was being sought for Mr Ebrahimi as Mr Nolan was still recovering.

The trial will now begin on Thursday.