OZschwitz: Victimized, riot 'ringleader' Wotton jailed for six years

TOWNSVILLE - Palm Island riot ringleader Lex Wotton has been jailed for six years.

The 40-year-old Palm Island man will be eligible for parole in July 2010.

Judge Michael Shanahan told the court police and authorities had mishandled communication with locals in the days after the death in police custody of Cameron Doomadgee, which sparked the riot.

Many Palm Islanders believed the death in custody would not be properly dealt with, despite a number of investigations being launched, including one by the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC), he said.

``Whatever the justification, society cannot accept that this (riot) was an appropriate response,'' Judge Shanahan said.

Outside court, supporters of Wotton cheered at news he would be released in 19 months.

Aboriginal activist Gracelyn Smallwood said the community had been bracing themselves for a sentence of between 10 years and life in jail.
She declared the result a victory for Aboriginal people.

``We are very grateful and are hoping that black and white can come together and move on with the healing process,'' she said.

Wotton was found guilty last month of instigating the November 2004 riot that resulted in the destruction of the island's police station, courthouse and an officer's residence.

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OZschwitz: Victimized, riot 'ringleader' Wotton jailed for six years PgkowJT

OZschwitz: Victimized, riot 'ringleader' Wotton jailed for six years PgkowJT

OZschwitz: Victimized, riot 'ringleader' Wotton jailed for six years

OZschwitz: Victimized, riot 'ringleader' Wotton jailed for six years

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