A South Australian MP facing theft and dishonesty charges will go to trial in the District Court in Adelaide with a judge ruling it can't proceed in Mt Gambier. Independent MP Troy Bell has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of theft and six counts of aggravated dishonestly dealing with documents. Bell wanted to face a jury in Mt Gambier but Judge Peter Brebner has ruled the trial will be held in Adelaide because estimates of it lasting three months or possibly more could cause unfair delays to other cases. Australian Associated Press
Troy Bell's trial on theft and dishonestly charges will be held in Adelaide, not Mt Gambier.
A South Australian MP facing theft and dishonesty charges will go to trial in the District Court in Adelaide with a judge ruling it can't proceed in Mt Gambier.
Independent MP Troy Bell has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of theft and six counts of aggravated dishonestly dealing with documents.
Bell wanted to face a jury in Mt Gambier but Judge Peter Brebner has ruled the trial will be held in Adelaide because estimates of it lasting three months or possibly more could cause unfair delays to other cases.
