Media Watch - Barcelona Tonight - Series 8, Episode 1, 10 February 1997 - with Stuart Littlemore

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Alysse shot a dead man, wasting expensive bullets during a bank siege, while Senior Sergeant O'Brien threatened eviction for misbehavior in Darwin and a defendant in Launceston was convicted of possessing a firearm without a license. The Telegraph revealed a secret police cover-up, police responded to an armed robbery in Mildura, and Conrad Black gave up his stake in the Illawarra Mercury among other papers, as television news featured presenter changes and controversial event coverage.

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  • The Text highlights various instances of crime and controversy across different locations in Australia, ranging from shootings to police cover-ups and media scandals.
  • It sheds light on the interconnectedness of law enforcement, media, and public perception, emphasizing the impact of these events on society's understanding of justice and accountability.

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  • What happened in Darwin with Senior Sergeant O'Brien?

    Threatened eviction for misbehaving.

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Police Actions and Media Revelations in Australia

  • Alysse shot a dead man in a bank siege, wasting expensive bullets.
  • Senior Sergeant O'Brien threatened eviction for those misbehaving in Darwin.
  • In Launceston, a defendant was convicted of possessing a firearm without a license.
  • The Telegraph exposed a secret police cover-up.
  • Police attended an armed robbery in Mildura in mid-January.
  • Conrad Black surrendered his interest in the Illawarra Mercury and other papers.
  • Television news included recasting of presenters and controversial coverage of events.
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