Everything Geraldton published a media release from the Department of Fisheries earlier in the week. It stated that Mr Capurso was charged with taking crays from other peoples pots. His lawyer contacted us and said that Mr Capurso did not take any crays from anyone elses pots. He technically interfered with other pots, but this was only to check to see if they were his, and he had some go missing earlier. The tone of the media release from the Department of Fisheries painted Mr Capurso in an extremely negative light. According to Mr Capursos lawyer, its true he had an extra two crays, he checked his wifes pots while she was not on board, and he technically pulled up some other pots, which according to Mr Capurso was only to check if they were his. The media release did not accurately convey the sentiment from the magistrate on the case regarding the triviality of the misdemeanours, with such a low fine reflecting as much. We respect the Department of Fisheries efforts to curb people stealing and over-fishing, but we regret republishing their media release and have removed it. Below is a release from Mr Capursos lawyer published in full.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:00:33 +0000
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