Darwin 9 News reporter Georgie Dickerson’s case adjourned to September

A Darwin reporter who denies impersonating a cop will not have her case heard again for seven months. Find out why.

Channel 9 Darwin news reporter Georgie Dickerson (right) arrives at the Darwin Local Court with 9 News Darwin bureau chief Kathleen Gazzola on January 18, 2023. Dickerson stands charged with one count of impersonating a police officer. Picture: Jason Walls

Darwin Channel 9 news reporter Georgie Dickerson’s case has been adjourned for seven months as her legal team continues “exploring her options”.

The 25-year-old was charged with impersonating a police officer in December.

Ms Dickerson did not appear for a directions hearing on Monday, but was instead represented by lawyer James Stuchbery, who indicated the case had three witnesses but told Chief Judge Elizabeth Morris “we don’t know what that information is”.

“There’s no statement, Your Honour, we’re exploring her options in relation to summons to produce documents,” he said.

NINE Darwin reporter Georgie Dickerson, daughter of Dubbo Mayor Mathew will front court in Darwin on Thursday, January 18. Photo: Twitter

Further evidence would be submitted by March 20.

In a statement issued on December 12, NT Police said the alleged offence related to an incident in Palmerston on October 17, 2022.

In response to the charge, Darren Wick, Channel 9’s national director of news and current affairs threw his support behind Ms Dickerson.

“Nine News denies any wrongdoing and strongly supports our reporter,” Mr Wick said.