An inquiry raises doubts about the convictions of three men out of the six known as the “Croatian Six,” who were jailed in 1981 over an alleged terrorist plot in Australia. The men were accused of plotting to bomb buildings and pipes in a major city, with ABC reporting the alleged plot targeted multiple buildings in Sydney in 1979. The inquiry’s findings state there is “reasonable doubt” regarding the guilt of the three men, suggesting that the original convictions may not be fully supported.
Multiple outlets report that questions have been raised about the safety of the convictions, describing the situation as a potential “longstanding injustice” for those affected. The reporting indicates that only half of the group—three of six—are the subject of the inquiry’s doubt, while the remaining three are not described as having the same level of evidentiary concern. The developments relate to the same historical case and its alleged bombing plans, following an inquiry that reassesses aspects of the convictions and whether the evidence met the standard required to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
