Overview
- Yang’s lawyer entered not guilty pleas to refusing or failing breath analysis, dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, not giving particulars, and a back-up count of negligent driving.
- The July 26 head-on collision in Rose Bay left Mercedes driver George Plassaras with catastrophic injuries, including broken hips and femurs, fractured ribs and spine, and a ruptured spleen.
- Yang remains on bail with conditions that include a curfew and a ban on driving, and she has been excused from attending upcoming mentions.
- Police were directed to provide the prosecution brief to the defence by 9 January, with the matter listed to return to Downing Centre Court on 30 January.
- Public interest in the case has been fueled by speculation about Yang’s wealth and alleged connections, which outlets report as unverified.