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Queensland magistrate suppresses identity of man with ‘high public profile’ in extortion case

By Andrew Messenger in CairnsJune 8, 2026·Source: The Guardian·76 views

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Media outlets argue man’s name should be made public and police acting to protect him from ‘embarrassment’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland magistrate has suppressed the name of a man with a “high public profile” during an ongoing extortion case in Cairns.The man – referred to in court as MM – is not a party to the case, which was back before the Cairns magistrates court on Monday. Continue reading...

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