Thomas Kelly's one-punch killer walks free from prison

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Kelly's father Ralph now claims they were denied facts about Loveridge's time behind bars before the submission was made to the parole board.

Netherlands man battled COVID-19 for longest case ever recordedKelly's father Ralph now claims they were denied facts about Loveridge's time behind bars before the submission was made to the parole board, according toThe corrections department is reviewing the reviewing the matter.

Loveridge was heavily drunk when he punched Kelly in the face during a night out in Sydney on July 7, 2012, knocking the 18-year-old down and fracturing his skull when he fell backwards.Thomas Kelly was 18 when he was fatally assaulted by Loveridge.The incident was one of the contributing factors behind the introduction of Sydney's strict lockout laws, which were eventually removed in 2021.

He was originally sentenced to seven years and two months in prison, but that was increased to 13 years and eight months on appeal.He became eligible for parole last year, but it was denied by the authority, which found Loveridge's release would pose a risk to community safety. Under his parole conditions, Loveridge is not allowed to drink alcohol, contact Kelly's family or his co-offenders, nor visit the City of Sydney and Shoalhaven local government areas.

He is also barred from going to the suburb of Neutral Bay and from having any contact with bikie gangs.

 

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