Judge halts sentencing after domestic violence offender mimics throat-cutting
A judge stopped a video hearing and removed a man from his own sentencing after he drew his finger across his throat. Hohepapaora Waihape-Vincent, 26, was appearing from Junee jail when he made the gesture.
Why it mattersThe incident shows how courts struggle when offenders disrupt hearings. It also shows how mental health can be linked to domestic violence.
AustraliaFor Australians in regional NSW, the case highlights how domestic violence affects families and communities, and how courts enforce behaviour standards in the justice system.
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