The armed robber who killed toddler Skye Sassine in a high-speed crash during a crime spree has been released on parole - however has been banned from entering the Campbelltown area because of concerns from the victim’s family.
An armed robber who caused the death of a toddler during a cash in a high-speed police chase will be released on parole, despite objections from the victim’s family.
The incident led to the creation of Skye’s law, which allows judges to impose tougher sentences for drivers involved in high-speed police pursuits. Ngati, who was on parole at the time, pleaded guilty to a string of offences including manslaughter and armed robbery before he was sentenced to 19 years and 3 months in jail, with a non-parole period of 13 years and 3 months.
During a hearing earlier this year, Skye’s mother urged the authority not to grant parole and argued Ngati had not shown any remorse.She also asked that in the event he was released on parole that he be prevented from being in the vicinity of her family.
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