The Latest Breaking News from David Eastman

'He died in my lap': why the National Police Memorial is so important to Mick Keelty

The 20th anniversary of the memorial will be marked on September 29, 2026.

The Canberra Times · Sep 27

Wrongly convicted of a crime? Your ability to clear your name can come down to your postcode

If you’re found guilty of a crime, it’s a basic principle of Australian law that you have a right to appeal.

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2024

Will Kathleen Folbigg be compensated for 20 years in prison after her wrongful conviction?

The case of a woman wrongfully jailed for murdering her four children highlights the dire need for reform in how compensation is calculated

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2023

Alaska Republican sparks alarm by claiming ‘economic benefits’ to children being abused to death

Shocking comments came as lawmakers discussed effects of child abuse on larger society

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Alaska House censures lawmaker for asking about the economic benefits of the deaths of abused children

JUNEAU, Alaska — The Alaska House of Representatives voted Wednesday to reprimand Republican state Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla after he asked during a committee hearing whether there could be economic benefits from the deaths of abused children.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Lawmaker sparks outrage after asking about the potential economic benefits of the deaths of abused Alaska children

JUNEAU, Alaska — Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman sparked outrage online after asking whether there could be economic benefits from the death of abused children.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

ACT government provides $4.3m for inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case

The inquiry to be headed by Walter Sofronoff will hold as many hearings in public as possible

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2023

Alaska lawmaker with Oath Keepers ties eligible for office

An Alaska judge has ruled that a state lawmakers with ties to the far-right Oath Keepers group is eligible to hold office

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022

Judge to decide whether Alaska Oath Keeper is eligible to keep state House seat

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Arguments in a trial over Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman's eligibility to hold office concluded Wednesday, leaving it up to Anchorage Superior Court Judge Jack McKenna to determine whether Eastman's membership in the Oath Keepers precludes him from serving in the Alaska state House.

Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022

Alaska lawmaker won’t condemn Oath Keepers in Capitol riot

Alaska state Rep. David Eastman has testified that anyone who broke the law during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, should be prosecuted

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022