“Scott’s death is possibly one of the most challenging investigations I’ve seen – and it’s believed one of the greatest hindrances has been an unwillingness for witnesses to come forward.”
The officers, who joined in kicking the 33-year-old while he was on the ground, are currently facing charges of inflicting harm resulting in death.
A 27-year-old has been charged with stealing from the home of a man who fell from the balcony of his Surry Hills apartment, while a 21-year-old was arrested over the alleged robbery and assault of a 35-year-old in Brisbane.
Thomas posted a video saying he wanted to spread a “positive message” and to pursue restorative justice with the 16-year-old, who met with him and apologised for the attack.
The inquiry was announced in September to investigate LGBTI hate crimes which took place between 1970 and 2010.
Anthony Avalos had said that he “liked girls and boys” prior to his death on June 21 this year, according to a child protection official.
The 13-year-old’s mother heard screaming outside and rushed to stop the alleged assault, causing the 40-year-old man to flee to his vehicle and drive away.
“This inquiry is overdue. For the heartbroken friends and family members of these individuals, who were targeted and murdered, it has been a decades long journey for justice and redress.”
The study was released ahead of the November 6 election, at which a Massachusetts anti-discrimination law will face the first ever public referendum on trans rights in the US.
The expungement scheme will commence on October 1, with applications to be made through the WA Department of Justice website.
