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Court Extends Danby's Detention to Two Years Amid Controversy

2/21/2026

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The Northern Territory Court of Criminal Appeal increased Jake Phillip Danby's home detention from five months to two years.
The court ordered Danby to wear an electronic monitoring device.
Prosecutors argued Danby's text messages mocking the victim warranted a harsher penalty.
The victim's family expressed deep disappointment and said justice was not served.
Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby faced criticism for a potential conflict of interest due to familial ties to Danby.

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The Northern Territory Court of Criminal Appeal increased Jake Phillip Danby's home detention from five months to two years.
The court ordered Danby to wear an electronic monitoring device.
Prosecutors argued Danby's text messages mocking the victim warranted a harsher penalty.
The victim's family expressed deep disappointment and said justice was not served.
Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby faced criticism for a potential conflict of interest due to familial ties to Danby.