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Brodie Dewar was granted bail under 13 strict conditions including curfew and no alcohol, despite opposition from Tim Picton’s family and no prior criminal record.
- On Wednesday, Justice Joseph McGrath granted bail to Brodie Jake Dewar, 20, allowing him to leave custody while facing a manslaughter charge over a December 27 Northbridge attack involving Tim Picton.
- The court heard Dewar says he acted to protect his cousin after Picton repeatedly approached her at the Paramount Nightclub and outside, with Dewar claiming 'I was protecting my cousin,' during their confrontation.
- Prosecutors pointed to CCTV footage showing Picton had his left hand in his pocket and made no aggressive motions before Dewar punched him, causing Picton to fall, hit his head, and suffer a serious brain bleed.
- Justice McGrath ordered strict bail conditions, including residence at his parents' Lesmurdie home, a 7pm–5am curfew, surrendering his passport, and a $10,000 personal undertaking plus $20,000 surety, with a court date on March 18.
- While Picton's family opposed bail, the Director of Public Prosecutions did not, and the judge cited Dewar's youth, employment, and family support when assessing risk.
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