The Latest Breaking News from Zachary Rolfe

Here's what the jurors in the murder trial of Constable Zachary Rolfe weren't allowed to hear before handing down their verdict

For five weeks, jurors listened to evidence in one of Australia's most high-profile murder trials. Now, some of the information jurors were barred from hearing can finally be published.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2022

Zachary Rolfe was allegedly violent during arrests of four Aboriginal males before Kumanjayi Walker shooting

Lifting of suppression orders reveals Northern Territory police officer also alleged to have falsified reports after three of the incidents

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2022

NT police officer Zachary Rolfe made false statements to justify use of force, prosecutors told court

Newly released court documents show prosecutors claimed NT police officer Zachary Rolfe tried to justify several instances of use of force by making false statements prior to the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2022

What jury didn't hear in NT cop's trial

The Northern Territory policeman acquitted of murdering Kumanjayi Walker assaulted an Indigenous man and lied about it under oath, a court has heard.

AAP · Mar 18, 2022

Zachary Rolfe’s father spoke to a witness about evidence during his son’s trial, prosecutor claimed

Judge overseeing Rolfe’s trial did not make any finding the alleged incident occurred but issued a general warning to court

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2022

NT judge lifts suppression orders after Zachary Rolfe found not guilty over shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker

Suppression orders relating to Zachary Rolfe's murder trial have been lifted, including material which the judge says could potentially cause damage to the police officer's reputation.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2022

Zachary Rolfe on leave as NT police investigates internal disciplinary matters

NT police union says the force is investigating several matters unrelated to the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2022

Zachary Rolfe trial reignites push for Northern Territory law reform

One in four Territorians are Aboriginal, but a Central Australian lawyer points out it's 'very rare to see a jury ... that includes an Indigenous person'.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2022

The Australian’s coverage of Zachary Rolfe verdict condemned as ‘a national disgrace’

News Corp paper published multiple negative stories about Kumanjayi Walker and body camera footage from night he was killed

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2022

NT ICAC considering Rolfe investigation

The Northern Territory anti-corruption commissioner is considering launching a probe into the investigation of a policeman who fatally shot an Aboriginal teen.

AAP · Mar 15, 2022