Breaking: Kumanjayi White's family told no charges to be laid over his death
Kumanjayi White's family has been informed that no charges will be laid against the police officers involved in his death. This announcement comes just before the one-year anniversary of his passing, which occurred during an incident with police in Alice Springs. The family expressed their heartbreak and frustration over the lack of accountability.
- ▪Kumanjayi White died in police custody on May 27, 2025, after being restrained by officers.
- ▪His death sparked nationwide vigils and calls for justice.
- ▪The Northern Territory Police stated that no charges will be filed against the officers involved.
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Kumanjayi White's family told no charges to be laid against officers involved in death in police custodyEBy Elsie LangeTopic:Black Deaths In CustodyTue 26 May 2026 at 2:20pmTue 26 May 2026 at 2:20pmTue 26 May 2026 at 2:20pmKumanjayi White's family have released a statement after hearing no charges will be laid over his death. (ABC News: Xavier Martin)abc.net.au/news/nt-kumanjayi-white-no-charges-laid-against-officers-involved/106723172Link copiedShareShare articleAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers please note this article contains the name and an illustration of an Indigenous person who has died, used with the approval of family.The family of Kumanjayi White have told the ABC that Northern Territory Police say no charges will be laid over his death, a day before the one-year…
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