Man Keeps License After Fatal Hit-and-Run

0:00What's up, I'm Corey, and these are your headlines from Sydney News today. A 25-year-old man who caused a fatal hit and run crash in Darwin's northern suburbs last June has kept his driver's license. Jake Danby struck two indigenous pedestrians and one later died from his injuries. After fleeing the scene, he sent offensive texts about the victims to friends. He already faced his two years of home detention for the hit and run until September, 2027. Earlier this year, Danby got a community corrections order from the Supreme Court, which was extended on appeal. On Thursday, he pleaded guilty in Darwin local court to speeding at 79 kilometers per hour in the 60's own plus driving unlicensed. Unregistered and uninsured. Prosecutors pushed for a license suspension, but judged the race Austin find him $2,068 instead. She noted no mandatory disqualification applied and that he needs to drive for casual labor or work while in home detention. The judge also said there was no evidence his driving directly caused the crash, despite the combination of offenses being reckless.

1:05Now, local MP Luke Gosling and others are calling for a further appeal, possibly to the high court. They argue the sentence lacks real jail time and sends the wrong message on accountability. The Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions has not yet commented. This DNA story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions. Just listen and relax. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPellow.com