Tim Picton’s alleged ‘coward punch’ killer to fight manslaughter charge at trial
Brodie Dewar, a 20-year-old man, is set to contest a manslaughter charge related to the death of Tim Picton, a former Labor strategist. The incident occurred outside a nightclub in Perth on December 27, where Dewar allegedly delivered a fatal punch. Picton succumbed to his injuries days later, leading to the upgrade of charges against Dewar.
- ▪Brodie Dewar was arrested after Tim Picton was hospitalized following an alleged assault.
- ▪The charge against Dewar was upgraded from grievous bodily harm to manslaughter after Picton's death.
- ▪Dewar claims he was defending his cousin from unwanted advances during the incident.
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