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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Toby Vue

'The muscle' blames friend for triggering armed robbery of 'weak dog' victim

Jake John Trewartha fronted the ACT Supreme Court on Thursday for sentencing. Picture Facebook

A robber who used a baseball bat to inflict violence on his "'weak dog" victim said the actions of his former best friend triggered him to take up "the muscle" role in an aggravated robbery, a court has heard.

Jake John Trewartha, 35, fronted the ACT Supreme Court on Thursday after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated robbery.

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