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Fraud charge dropped against eight former councillors A fraud charge against former mayor Luke Smith and seven ex-councillors has been dropped, but Mr Smith still faces alleged misconduct in public office case.
Crime by Kay Dibben
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Subscriber only Cheers and applause rang out in a Brisbane Court today as a fraud charge against former Logan mayor Luke Smith and seven ex-councillors was dropped. Luke Smith was committed to stand trial in the District Court on two charges of misconduct in public office. Smith and ex-councillors Cherie Daley, Russell Lutton, Steve Swenson, Laurence Smith, Phil Pidgeon, Trevina Schwarz and Jennie Breene were each charged with fraud in April, 2019.
BrisbaneQueenslandAustraliaLuke-smithPhil-pidgeonJennie-breeneLaurie-smithTrevina-schwarzGreg-hallamSteve-swensonSharon-kelseyLaurence-smithProsecutors officially discontinued the charges at a hearing in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
A public gallery packed with councillors, family and supporters erupted in cheers and celebration as their fight for justice was finally declared to be over.
Outside court, many could not hold back tears as the realisation that the legal fight to clear their names - one that had destroyed marriages, relationships and careers - was finally over.
Seven former councillors Russell Lutton, Cherie Dalley, Phil Pidgeon, Steve Swenson, Laurie Smith, Trevina Schwarz and Jennie Breene and former mayor Luke Smith were charged with fraud by the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).
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