‘No more’: Two men accused of the attempted assassination of Kings Cross icon John Ibrahim
A lawyer representing two men accused of a failed assassination attempt on infamous Sydney night-life figure John Ibrahim has made a firm stance in court.
A lawyer appearing for two men who allegedly attempted to kill infamous night-life figure John Ibrahim in a botched assassination attempt at his home in Sydney’s east said he won’t consent to any further delays in the case, telling a magistrate “no more”.
Youssef Zrayka and Siaosi Maeakafa Tupoulahi were both charged with a conspiracy to murder Mr Ibrahim, possession of a loaded firearm in a public place, and take and drive conveyance without consent of owner.
Mr Zrayka, 21, is alleged to have been the getaway driver in the botched assassination attempt on the Kings Cross icon, the court was previously told.
Police allege Mr Zrayka was behind the wheel when Mr Tupoulahi, 24, pointed a Glock pistol at a woman who was driving her young child on July 25 last year.
It is alleged the pair mistakenly targeted the black Range Rover, believing it to be carrying Mr Ibrahim, who lived nearby, with a pursuit allegedly ensuing before the duo were ultimately arrested.
Mr Tupoulahi is facing 14 charges, including conspire and agree to murder any person, two charges of possess a loaded firearm in a public place, possess unauthorised pistol, stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (personal) and assaulting a police officer in the execution of their duty.
Meanwhile Mr Zrayka is facing 11 charges, including conspire and agree to murder any person, two charges of possess loaded firearm public place, possess unauthorised pistol, and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (personal).
No pleas have been recorded for either of the co-accused.
The matter was listed for a charge certification at the Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday.
The prosecutor told the court it was a “complex” and “very serious” matter.
He specifically pointed to the charges of conspire and agree to murder any person, which he said could incur a “massive penalty”.
He requested a four-week adjournment for the charge certification that defence lawyer Talal Krayem reluctantly accepted.
“(We’re) consenting to the four weeks now, but there will be no more,” Mr Krayem told the court.
Magistrate Daniel Covington ordered the matter be adjourned until May 8 for charge certification following Mr Krayem’s consent.
Mr Covington confirmed that bail was not applied for and was refused for both.
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