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Adelaide Protester Charged Over Dezi Freeman Placard After Handing Himself In

Police say the conduct was offensive under South Australian law, with the broader search for Freeman still underway.

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Overview

  • A 39-year-old Golden Grove man presented to police on Tuesday, was charged with offensive behaviour, and was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on October 28.
  • The charge relates to a 'Free Man' placard bearing Dezi Freeman’s image displayed at Sunday’s March for Australia rally in Adelaide, which drew about 15,000 attendees.
  • Acting Police Commissioner Linda Williams condemned the placard as disgraceful and said the conduct aligns with Section 7 of the Summary Offences Act covering disorderly or offensive behaviour.
  • SA Police said the offence is a summary matter that typically carries a fine or short custodial penalty, and investigators are reviewing whether any further offences apply.
  • Authorities in South Australia have offered support to Victoria Police as Freeman remains wanted over the fatal shootings of two officers and the manhunt continues.