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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National

Former James Estate Wines boss fails to have bail rules that 'imprison' him dropped

Former Hunter wine boss David James. File picture

One-time Hunter wine boss David James has lost a bid to be freed of bail conditions he says "imprison" him, as the district court set a trial date over charges he allegedly attempted to pervert the course of justice.

Mr James applied to have his bail dispensed with when he faced Sydney's Downing Centre District Court on Friday, representing himself.

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