Isla Bell: Judge reveals new details into police investigation

Isla Bell: Judge reveals new details into police investigation

New details have been revealed in court, shedding light on why a murder charge against the man last seen with Brunswick teenager Isla Bell was dropped. The details came out during a judgement regarding whether Marat Ganiev would still have to face the remaining lesser charge — attempting to pervert the course of justice — relating to his actions after Ms Bell's death. Kristian Silva returns to the pod to break down the judgement with Stephen Stockwell. For more background, listen to our previous episode explaining Marat [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/isla-bell-court-hears-bid-to-throw-out-case/106919268]Ganiev's bid to throw out case. [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/isla-bell-court-hears-bid-to-throw-out-case/106919268] If you have any questions you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au [thecaseof@abc.net.au]. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

'High-profile man': Courts clash with content creator

Queensland law enforcement has cracked down on a content creator who published the name of a high-profile person implicated in an extortion case. The content creator allegedly breached a suppression order more than 50 times, and is now facing charges for the alleged offending. Investigative reporter Grace Tobin and Cairns reporter Conor Byrne explain how the next phase of this bizarre story unfolded. If you have any questions you'd like Grace, Conor and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au [thecaseof@abc.net.au]. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

'High-profile man': Suppression challenged in QLD extortion case

A Queensland man is accused extorting his former partner by threatening to expose her alleged past affair with a high-profile public figure. The identity of the high-profile man has been suppressed even though he's not accused of any wrongdoing. Cairns reporter Conor Byrne and investigative reporter Grace Tobin join the pod to explain what we can and can't report and why. If you have any questions you'd like Grace, Conor and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au [thecaseof@abc.net.au]. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Isla Bell: Court hears bid to throw out case

The man originally charged with Isla Bell's murder has made an application to have the only remaining charge against him thrown out permanently.  Marat Ganiev was charged with Isla's murder after the 19-year-old's body was found at a tip in Melbourne's east in 2024. That charge was then downgraded to manslaughter, and later replaced with attempting to pervert the course of justice.  Kristian Silva returns to the pod to explain why Marat Ganiev's barrister is now applying for a permanent stay on the remaining charge.  Listen to our previous episode explaining how Isla’s alleged murder case collapsed.  [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/isla-bell-why-her-alleged-murder-case-collapsed/106684636] If you have any questions you’d like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au [thecaseof@abc.net.au].    The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Alan Jones | Pre-trial sets stage for assault charges trial

Former powerhouse broadcaster Alan Jones will fight 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, in a trial starting next month. Pre-trial hearings are underway to nail down evidence and finalise the charges, with Sydney reporter Isobel Roe there for it all. In this episode, Isobel takes Stocky through the Local Court pre-trial hearings so far in Sydney, and the background to the case. If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au [thecaseof@abc.net.au]. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.