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NeoNazi Leader Thomas Sewell Granted Bail Over Alleged Camp Sovereignty Attack

A Supreme Court judge cited compelling reasons for release, saying prosecutors had not shown he posed an unacceptable risk.

Overview

  • Sewell won release from the Supreme Court of Victoria, with bail conditions to be finalised and plans to live in a share house with family and friends.
  • He faces more than 20 charges linked to the August attack at Camp Sovereignty, as prosecutors allege he led a group of about 30 men into the site.
  • Prosecutors detailed multiple injuries to victims, alleged punching and kicking by Sewell, and the use of poles and thrown objects during the incident.
  • Defence argued trial timing could stretch to two years and sought parity with 14 co‑accused already on bail, while the judge found unacceptable risk had not been established.
  • Sewell’s fiancée offered a $20,000 surety, he has a job offer as a roof plumber’s assistant, and he remains on an 18‑month community corrections order for a separate intimidation conviction, with further court dates set for December.