Expert testimony pushes back hearing for ex-Sydney nurses accused of threatening Israeli patients
A last-minute expert report has caused the trial of two former Sydney nurses, charged with menacing Israeli patients, to be postponed.
The case against the two ex-nurses was slated for August 31, but a report from Middle East analyst Dr Rodger Shanahan, supplied on August 5, introduced new evidence. Their lawyer said the material requires additional time for consideration. The matter will now be addressed at Parramatta District Court next week, where a fresh trial date will be set.
Why it matters
The delay highlights how new expert evidence can affect legal timelines in high-profile criminal cases.
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trial delayformer Sydney nursesIsraeli patientsexpert evidenceRodger ShanahanParramatta District CourtAugust 5August 31
