Disgraced former deputy mayor Salim Mehajer has broken down in court while claiming he was not given a fair trial while defending himself over domestic violence allegations.
But prosecutors have argued the 38-year-old has a history of delaying court proceedings as he fights to reverse a lengthy jail stint.
The former property developer and deputy mayor of Sydney's Auburn council became emotional as he attempted to explain why he should be released, claiming he was denied access to legal representation and a fair trial."I want to be given the opportunity to properly represent myself." Mehajer said he did not have access to the resources required to present his appeal for the domestic violence offences while he was being held in solitary confinement."I cannot speak to anybody, interact with anybody."He appeared via video link in the NSW supreme court today.
Hogan said there was no evidence to support Mehajer's planned argument that images of bruises suffered by the woman were photoshopped. Justice Stephen Rothman said there was precedence for accused who were self-represented and in solitary confinement to be granted special access to computers.
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