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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
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Olivia Ireland

REVEALED: Sobbing criminal freed from jail after speeding through red lights | Rare Historical Photos

Benjamin McGrath leaving court. Picture by Olivia Ireland

A sobbing criminal has been released from jail after speeding through red lights on Northbourne Avenue and turning onto the wrong side of the road, as the Chief Magistrate expressed doubts whether prison was suitable.

Benjamin Raymond McGrath, 42, was sentenced on Wednesday to a four-year intensive corrections order and five-year licence disqualification at the ACT Magistrates Court.

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