Parents of Aboriginal teen share anguish during sentence hearing of convicted police officer

April 17, 2026
6 min read
Sydney, NS
Abc.net.au
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Parents of Aboriginal teen share anguish during sentence hearing of convicted police officer

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The parents of 16-year-old Jai Kalani Wright, who died after colliding with a police car, share their emotional testimonies in court as the sentencing hearing begins.

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