Nine accused of breaching copyright by publishing social media pictures of Bondi Junction stabbing victim

Lawyer for victim's fiance tells court the publication of Facebook photos by 60 Minutes and Sydney Morning Herald was extremely distressing'

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The fiance of a Bondi Junction stabbing victim has accused news outlets of breaching copyright for republishing social media photos before the first anniversary of the deadly rampage, in a NSW supreme court case that may pose broader potential ramifications for the media.

Ashley Wildey's partner, Dawn Singleton, was among six people killed at the shopping centre in Sydney's east by Joel Cauchi before he was shot dead by police last 13 April.

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