Overview
- George Marrogi pleaded guilty in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court to kicking a custodial officer on February 25, 2024 as he was moved from a telecourt room.
- He received a three-month sentence for the assault, with two months concurrent and one month added to his overall term.
- Magistrate Michelle Hodgson described the attack as quick but brutal and warned that future in-custody offenses will attract additional prison time.
- Court footage showed the kick delivered as the door opened; prosecutors said the officer was hurled back and sustained a rib fracture.
- Marrogi’s lawyer cited extreme custody conditions and a dispute over family visits, noting a parallel Supreme Court case over his treatment, while he remains ineligible for parole until 2049.