Our Say: Inaccuracy regarding bushfire reporter story |
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| Friday, 05 February 2010 08:55 |
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As the inspector in charge of the Media Unit with Victoria Police, I am surprised at the inaccuracy of reporting on page 11 of The Age on Thursday, 4 February regarding one of your own investigative reporters. Rafael Epstein was charged by police with an offence relating to the breach of Section 40 of the Coroner's Act due to his actions subsequent to the Black Saturday fires. In fact, the charge is still active in the courts and is likely to remain active for the next month or so. The headline 'Police won't charge bushfire reporter' and your first paragraph indicating 'police will not prosecute' are therefore factually incorrect. Victoria Police did charge and are prosecuting. It is comforting to know that Mr Epstein has now apologised for his behaviour and seen fit to make a substantial donation to the Strathewan Primary School. Inspector Richard Read Share This Page  
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