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Back to EpisodesInquest into Noongar Man's Death in Custody
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An inquest into the death of Noongar man Jeffrey Winmar, who died in custody after a police chase, has begun in Victoria. Eleven officers have asked for self-incrimination certificates. Winmar passed away two days after being arrested, following a cardiac arrest during handcuffing. His family seeks accountability, while a police review cleared the officers. The coroner is examining if quicker medical help could have saved him and how police handled the operation. The inquests focus on custody deaths and police tactics, particularly for Indigenous individuals, is under scrutiny.
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