The bail justice who freed the killer Bourke Street driver days before the massacre is adamant police did not give him a copy of his extensive criminal history - and if they did it may have changed his decision.
But he is adamant police did not provide him a copy of a police LEAP document detailing James Gargasoulas' criminal past, during the hearing."Seeing this document and seeing the extent of the offender's criminal past would have definitely altered my decision-making," Mr Pantelios said on Monday.He said he understood it was up to the police to prove their case by providing the material.
Mr Pantelios also said he had the impression from police who opposed the bail bid that Gargasoulas did not pose a great risk if released.The inquest has heard police advised Mr Pantelios that Gargasoulas had previously failed to appear on bail 13 times and would likely re-offend.However, Mr Pantelios said he was told he had failed to answer bail eight times in April 2016.
Is this supposed to be the bail justice's out? 'The cops didn't put the antecedents in front of me so I gave him bail...'. Such arrogance. Couldn't he have asked? It was rash to make a decision without it. And, Gargasoulas failed to answer bail at least 8 times. Come on.😏
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