Isla Bell death: man previously accused of killing Melbourne teen loses bid to have final charge dropped
Marat Ganiev, previously accused of murdering Melbourne teenager Isla Bell, has lost his bid to have a remaining charge of perverting the course of justice dismissed. A judge ruled that the prosecution's decision to file a new indictment shortly before the trial did not constitute an abuse of process.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complexities of legal proceedings in high-profile criminal investigations and the judicial oversight of prosecutorial discretion.
Justine Spokes (centre), the mother of Isla Bell, departs the supreme court of Victoria on Friday. Photograph: James Ross/AAP Justine Spokes (centre), the mother of Isla Bell, departs the supreme court of Victoria on Friday. Photograph: James Ross/AAP Victoria Isla Bell death: man previously accused of killing Melbourne teen loses bid to have final charge dropped Marat Ganiev, 55, fails in attempt to permanently halt remaining charge of perverting the course of justice
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The man previously charged with killing 19-year-old Melbourne woman Isla Bell has failed in his attempt to have the final charge against him relating to her death thrown out.
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