Brian Houston failed in a bid to have his legal costs covered after unsuccessfully being prosecuted for allegedly covering up his late father's child abuse.
has failed in a bid to have his legal costs covered after unsuccessfully being prosecuted for allegedly covering up his late father's child abuse.
Magistrate Gareth Christofi refused Houston's application for costs during a hearing at Sydney's Downing Centre today.A magistrate in Sydney has refused Hillsong founder Brian Houston's application for legal costs. "I am not persuaded on balance that these proceedings were initiated without reasonable cause," the magistrate said.
They also argued police had failed to speak to key witnesses who could have substantiated his innocence.Accused poisoner Erin Patterson moved to 'protected unit' in prison"The applicant was in a position of authority and had the potential at least to influence how the matter would be dealt with."
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