Outback Wrangler Lawyer Slams Detective Over TV Comments

The legal team for Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright is challenging statements made by a police detective, alleging they are potentially defamatory. Detective Senior Sergeant Corey Borton's remarks, aired in a television interview, are claimed to prejudice Wright's upcoming appeal against his conviction for attempting to pervert the course of justice. Wright was found guilty in August of lying to investigators and pressuring a pilot following a fatal helicopter crash in February 2022.

Wright's lawyer, Anthony Jefferies, specifically criticized comments made by Detective Senior Sergeant Borton regarding the Wrights' relocation to Queensland and the maintenance of the helicopter. Jefferies contends that the detective presented unfounded personal assumptions as facts, portraying his client negatively and linking the family's planned move for medical reasons to the ongoing legal case. This, the lawyer argues, is highly prejudicial and unprofessional.

The Northern Territory Police have acknowledged the complaint regarding the detective's comments and have referred it for review by the Professional Standards Command. The outcome of this internal investigation is pending, with police emphasizing that allegations are handled through established internal procedures to ensure transparency and accountability. No findings have been made regarding the detective's conduct at this time.