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Police sergeant Benedict Bryant convicted of deadly 2022 crash involving Indigenous teen Jai Wright, sparking calls for justice and reform.
Police sergeant Benedict Bryant has been convicted of dangerous driving causing death in the 2022 crash that killed 16-year-old Dunghutti teen Jai Kalani Wright, who was riding a stolen bike at high speed when he hit Bryant’s unmarked police car parked without lights or sirens.
Judge Jane Culver ruled Bryant should have known the setup posed a serious risk, despite a prior directive not to pursue the teen.
The verdict, seen as a rare instance of accountability for a serving officer in a case involving an Indigenous person in New South Wales, has been called a step toward justice by Indigenous advocates.
Bryant’s lawyer plans to appeal, blaming the teen’s actions.
Wright’s family expressed grief and hope the outcome improves police-Aboriginal relations.
Bryant, released on bail, will be sentenced on April 17.
El sargento de policía Benedict Bryant condenado por el fatal accidente de 2022 que involucró al adolescente indígena Jai Wright, provocando llamados a la justicia y la reforma.