The Daily Aus The celebrity croc wrangler on trial in the NT
Aug 21, 2025
A high-profile trial is unfolding as an Australian reality TV star faces serious allegations of evidence tampering linked to a tragic helicopter crash that claimed a co-star's life. The tension rises with emotional survivor testimonies revealing attempts to manipulate crucial evidence. Legal tactics are analyzed, shedding light on the stark contrast between prosecution and defense strategies. As the drama continues in the Northern Territory courtroom, the stakes couldn't be higher for the celebrity croc-wrangler.
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TV Fame Preceded Legal Troubles
- Matt Wright became known through TV shows relocating crocodiles and built a larger-than-life public persona.
- His Netflix show premiered after legal proceedings began, separating publicity from the case timeline.
Fatal Helicopter Crash Details
- On February 28, 2022, a Helibrook helicopter crashed during a crocodile egg mission and Chris Wilson died.
- The pilot, Sebastian Robinson, survived but is now paraplegic after the crash.
Charges Focus On Cover-Up, Not The Crash
- Prosecutors say Wright didn't cause the crash but tried to hide company safety breaches after it.
- Charges allege deliberate tampering with records and persuading staff to falsify documents.