The trial of Zachary Rolfe
February 16, 2022
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Episode 632 · February 16, 2022
The trial of Zachary Rolfe
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<p>In 2019 a Northern Territory police constable, Zachary Rolfe, shot a 19-year-old Walpiri man, Kumanjayi Walker, in a remote community in the Northern Territory. </p><p>Last week, the murder trial for that shooting began. If a guilty verdict is reached, it would be the first time a police officer in Australia ever convicted on a murder charge involving an Aboriginal person in custody.</p><p>Today, journalist<em> </em>Hannah Ryan on the charges against Zachary Rolfe and what it’s like covering this historic trial from Northern Territory.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Journalist Hannah Ryan.</p><p><br /></p><p>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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