**NT Police Commissioner Confirms Charges in Kumanjayi Little Baby Case** In a long-awaited development, police in the Northern Territory have made a major breakthrough in the case of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a 19-year-old Indigenous man who was tragically shot and killed by a police officer in 2019. Jefferson Lewis, a 32-year-old man, has been arrested and formally charged with murder and two counts of sexual assault in connection with the incident. The charges come as a significant step towards justice for Little Baby's family and community, who have been seeking answers and closure for years. The case has sparked widespread outrage and calls for reform, highlighting the need for greater accountability and understanding of the complex issues surrounding Indigenous policing in Australia.
Man, 32, arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning after incident in Rosemeadow. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNorthern Territory police commissioner Martin Dole said Jefferson Lewis, the alleged killer of Kumanjayi Little Baby, has been formally charged with murder and two counts of sexual assault.Lewis would be appearing in Darwin local court this week.This is horrific events and a horrific set of circumstances, and our thoughts remain strongly with the family, also with the community, as everyone processes the impact of these horrific events. Continue reading...
