The Northern Territory’s police union has backed the chief minister and police commissioner in rejecting calls for the investigation into the death in custody of Kumanjayi White to be handed to an independent body.
While the territory coroner announces a familiar team to assist in her own coronial inquest.
And a warning to our indigenous viewers – this story shows the image of a man who has died. This report was filed by Melissa Mackay for ABC News Northern Territory.
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