Veronica Nelson’s partner launches lawsuit against Victorian government over death in custody
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#67M6R)
Percy Lovett alleges a breach of human rights in a civil claim filed in state's supreme court
Veronica Nelson's long-term partner has launched a wrongful death lawsuit against the state of Victoria and four others, alleging her death in custody breached human rights.
The Indigenous woman, 37, was found dead in her cell at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in January 2020 after making repeated calls for help, an inquest has heard.
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