18 June 2024
Liam Murray, a lawyer who fatally struck pedestrian Erin Bentley while reversing in Melbourne in May 2022, has been sentenced to a three-year community corrections order instead of prison time, following a plea from Bentley's family. Despite the tragic consequences of a momentary lapse in attention, the family expressed compassion towards Murray, emphasising their desire for him to heal.
Murray, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death, expressed deep remorse and wrote a heartfelt apology letter to the Bentley family. His lawyer, Sam Norton, reflected on Murray's remorse, stating, "The letter, along with the guilty plea, showed Murray had genuine insight into his offending and was very remorseful." Additionally, Murray’s driving license has been cancelled for two years as part of the sentence.
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