Richard Pusey, the Melbourne man who allegedly filmed himself taunting a dying police officer after his Porsche 911 was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the Eastern Freeway, fantasises about killing people but should still be granted bail because he is traumatised by the incident, his lawyers say.
Key points:
- Richard Pusey was pulled over by Victoria Police officers on April 22 for allegedly speeding
- The court was told he had “substantial resources” and could flee because he was under significant pressure
- Mr Pusey’s lawyer argued there were medical officers on the scene and questioned what he could have done
Mr Pusey today launched a temporary bid for freedom as his case wends its way through the Victorian justice system, which has ground to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Pusey, 41, has been on remand for 19 days since the crash, which left four police officers dead when a refrigerated truck veered into the emergency lane where they were standing.
But police have opposed his application for bail, citing Mr Pusey’s “flagrant disregard” for court orders and their belief that he would go on the run with his “substantial” resources.
Mr Pusey will return to court on Thursday to find out if his bail application was successful.
He is facing multiple charges including drug possession, destroying evidence, failing to render assistance and driving at a dangerous speed.
Accused filmed dying officer for three minutes after crash
On the day of the incident, Mr Pusey was pulled over by Leading Sen