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Romance Scam: Last chance for Donna Nelson
After her trial, the judges retired to consider Donna Nelson's fate. Then came the moment Donna and her family feared the most.In this episode, James Oaten and Olivia Rousset join Stephen Stockwell to talk through the verdict, and the appeal she's now hanging her hope on.If you have any questions you'd like James, Olivia and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected] is the third episode of The Case of the Romance Scam. You can catch up here on episode one and episode two.To learn more about Donna's case, check out the Australian Story on Donna Nelson produced by Olivia Rousset. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of
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Romance Scam: The evidence that defined the trial
Japan’s legal system has a 99% conviction rate, so Donna Nelson and her family knew she had a hard case to argue. But when they saw the judge become tearful about Donna’s experience, a window of hope appeared. In the second episode of the Romance Scam, James Oaten and Olivia Rousset join Stephen Stockwell to explain how Donna Nelson’s drug trafficking trial unfolded, her conditions in prison, and the evidence that turned the case. If you have any questions you’d like James, Olivia and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected] can listen back to the first episode of The Case of the Romance Scam here.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
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Romance Scam: Who is Donna Nelson?
Perth woman Donna Nelson said she was going to Japan to meet the man she was going to marry. Instead, she was arrested at a Tokyo airport, carrying two kilograms of methamphetamine.While Japanese prosecutors say Donna was a drug mule, her family says she was the victim of a prolonged romance scam. Later this month, judges will deliver their judgement on Donna Nelson's appeal — her last chance to clear her name and return to Australia.Stephen Stockwell is joined by North Asia Correspondent James Oaten and Australian Story producer Olivia Rousset to cover Donna Nelson's case. In our first episode, we talk through who Donna Nelson was, and how she ended up with the drug-filled bag.If you have any questions you'd like James, Olivia and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected] Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
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Croc Wrangler: Oli, Matt and Stocky tell you what they really think
During any trial we're limited in what we can say, but now the jury has found Matt Wright guilty of two counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice, we're off the chain.In this episode Olivana Lathouris and Matt Garrick join Stephen Stockwell to talk through some of the surprising moments, what evidence we thought hit hardest and what made this trial so sad. Also, Oli reveals a bit about circus life in Darwin outside the courtroom.If you have any questions you'd like Oli and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected] Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.--It's the trial everyone in Darwin is talking about. In February 2022 a helicopter on a crocodile egg collection mission crashed in remote Arnhem Land, killing the egg collector and paralysing the pilot.NT Croc Wrangler Matt Wright isn't on trial for the crash, but for what allegedly he did after. Charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice, prosecutors say he tried to interfere with the investigation.Matt Wright has pled not guilty and denies all the allegations.To hear the background of this story, listen to our episode introducing the case of the croc wrangler.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit ABC podcast Mushroom Case Daily. The response to Mushroom Case Daily was overwhelming, with more than 8000 emails from listeners, many of them noting how the coverage had given them unprecedented insight into Australia's criminal judicial system.We decided to convert the podcast into an ongoing trial coverage feed to continue delivering on this front, following cases that capture the public's attention.
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Croc Wrangler: The questions we couldn't answer, until now
Some of the best questions we get are ones we can't answer during the trial because they haven't been addressed before the jury. Finally, now we can.In this episode Olivana Lathouris and Matt Garrick dive into The Case Of mailbag and explain if Matt Wright could still be found responsible for the helicopter crash, the legalities of police bugs and why croc eggs are collected in the wild (with Executive Producer Clare Rawlinson sharing her experience on a croc egg collection trip).You can read more about Matt Garrick's investigation into the Australian helicopter industry in this article — Chopper cowboy culture exposed in croc wrangler trial.If you have any questions you'd like Oli and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected] Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.--It's the trial everyone in Darwin is talking about. In February 2022 a helicopter on a crocodile egg collection mission crashed in remote Arnhem Land, killing the egg collector and paralysing the pilot.NT Croc Wrangler Matt Wright isn't on trial for the crash, but for what allegedly he did after. Charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice, prosecutors say he tried to interfere with the investigation.Matt Wright has pled not guilty and denies all the allegations.To hear the background of this story, listen to our episode introducing the case of the croc wrangler.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit ABC podcast Mushroom Case Daily. The response to Mushroom Case Daily was overwhelming, with more than 8000 emails from listeners, many of them noting how the coverage had given them unprecedented insight into Australia's criminal judicial system.We decided to convert the podcast into an ongoing trial coverage feed to continue delivering on this front, following cases that capture the public's attention.
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The Case Of is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom for Australia's biggest trials. Unpacking major trials recently heard in court, and cases in the headlines. This podcast will explain how it all works and answer your questions along the way. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of. The response to Mushroom Case Daily was overwhelming, with more than 8000 emails from listeners, many of them noting how the coverage had given them unprecedented insight into Australia's criminal judicial system. We decided to convert the podcast into an ongoing trial coverage feed to continue delivering on this front, following cases that capture the public's attention.

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