Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon enters witness box in Sydney double murder trial

Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is testifying in his own defense during his double murder trial in Sydney. He alleges he faced a culture of homophobia and bullying while serving in the New South Wales police force.
Why it matters
The case highlights serious allegations of systemic misconduct within law enforcement and involves a high-profile criminal proceeding.
CCTV of Beau Lamarre-Condon previously show to the jury. He’s giving evidence in his defence after pleading not guilty to two murder charges. Photograph: NSW police CCTV of Beau Lamarre-Condon previously show to the jury. He’s giving evidence in his defence after pleading not guilty to two murder charges. Photograph: NSW police New South Wales Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon enters witness box in Sydney double murder trial Lamarre-Condon gives evidence in court after pleading not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Former officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has alleged he heard homophobic abuse when working for New South Wales police, as the 31-year-old gave evidence in his double murder trial in Sydney.
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