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Aaron Bunch

EXPLAINED: Manslaughter charge for labor figure s alleged killer | Vintage Vibes

The charge against Tim Picton's accused assailant has been upgraded to manslaughter. (HANDOUT/Sent by Picton family)

The man accused of fatally attacking former Labor strategist Tim Picton has been slapped with a manslaughter charge, as his lawyer foreshadows a bail application.

A group of about 20 family and supporters packed Perth Magistrates Court on Friday for Brodie Jake Dewar's appearance via video-link from Hakea Prison.

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