Full Story Greg Lynn’s murder conviction quashed
Dec 11, 2025
In this discussion, Nino Bucci, a justice and courts reporter known for his in-depth coverage of legal affairs, dives into the shocking overturning of Greg Lynn's murder conviction. He explores the Court of Appeal's decision and the four significant grounds for Lynn's appeal, including unfair cross-examination and issues with trajectory evidence. Nino shares insights on the emotional courtroom reactions and the implications of a retrial, as well as the rarity of such a scathing appeal judgment in high-profile trials.
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Prosecutor Conduct Overturned Conviction
- The Court of Appeal found prosecutorial misconduct so severe it caused a substantial miscarriage of justice.
- Judges said prosecutors made numerous unfair assertions not tested in cross-examination, undermining the verdict's safety.
Brown v Dunn Rule Was Central
- The appeal hinged on Brown v Dunn: key theories must be put to the accused in cross-examination.
- The court found the prosecutor put theories to the jury that were not tested on Greg Lynn, breaching procedural fairness.
Trajectory Evidence Was Mishandled
- Trajectory evidence from a firearms expert was mishandled and pivotal to the verdict.
- The Court of Appeal found the prosecution's treatment of trajectory scenarios unfair and unreliable for the jury.