Nicholas Reed, who was found guilty of setting the doors of Old Parliament House on fire, concedes in the ACT Supreme Court his actions 'served no purpose'.
The man found guilty of setting the doors of Old Parliament House on fire has conceded in the ACT Supreme Court his actions served no purpose.Nicholas Reed was found guilty of setting the doors of Old Parliament House alight in December 2021
Nicholas Reed, 32, who is also known as Wareywaa Kirlwil Yarrawirri, was found guilty of arson by a jury in September, and today faced a sentencing hearing. But he said three days spent in jail, in solitary confinement, and discussions he had since had helped him reflect on the events."We were not honourable in our actions," Reed said.
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