“Using the images the way the applicant has used them is inherently offensive,” he said.
Albore told the judge he could not be confident that Pusey would meet the conditions if he was on bail, as he had a well-behaved order when he allegedly posted the images and had previously breached court orders.
Pusey has been detained and out of custody since he was jailed for outraging public decency to film dying officers after the April 22, 2020 crash. Officers had arrested Pusey for speeding and were discussing confiscation of his Porsche when Mohinder Singh. a truck entered the emergency lane and hit them. At that moment, Pusey was standing by the side of the road.
Chief Agent Lynette Taylor, Chief Agent Kevin King and Officers Glen Humphris and Josh Prestney were killed. Singh was imprisoned for 22 years.
Pusey, who was pictured Friday, was sometimes moved and held back tears as he told Taylor he could not get the medication and mental health treatment he needed in prison, and disputed reports that said their doses and needs had been met.
“Here we are talking about intensive support … I can’t get a Panadol,” he said.
“Those slogans you hear about mental health: Are you okay? – What if I’m not? What’s intense is the chase of the Victoria police for 6 and a half years.”
Pusey said the case against him was weak, he had the support he needed from the community, and he hoped to read books, paint, and “live in harmony.”
He greeted his mother and another supporter as they took him back into custody. His case will return to Sunshine Magistrate’s Court on August 4th.
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