Kristina Keneally's police officer son to fight fabricating evidence charge
The police officer son of former NSW Labor premier and ex-senator Kristina Keneally will plead not guilty to a charge of fabricating false evidence.
At Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court today, Daniel John Keneally's lawyer Paul McGirr mentioned the not guilty plea.
The 24-year-old constable, who is attached to the Central Metropolitan Region, was charged in October with fabricating false evidence with intent to mislead a judicial tribunal. He did not appear in court.
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Daniel Keneally was charged with fabricating false evidence with intent to mislead a judicial tribunal. 9News
On February 24, 2021, Keneally allegedly created a statement about a conversation he had with Luke Moore.
Details of the discussion were untrue, court documents claim.
The incident led to an investigation by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) and the officer's arrest at Newtown Police Station.
Once the criminal proceedings are concluded, the LECC will provide a report to the NSW parliament.
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Kristina Keneally (left), son Daniel (middle), and former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian (right). 9News
After a review by NSW Police, Keneally has been suspended with pay.
Magistrate Susan Horan adjourned the court hearing to January 12 next year.
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