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To add to the above: IMO, staying in jail whilst awaiting sentencing, and not on bail, can also further demonstrate the level of constant threats to Chris Dawson, and provide an opportunity to demonstrate a further deterioration in his health, from being in jail (where he faces constant threats from other prisoners, to his well-being and life).
'Chris Dawson subject of 'constant threats' in prison since murder verdict, court told'Chris Dawson prosecutors deny being influenced by Teacher's Pet podcast
NSW prosecutors deny being influenced by a popular podcast in the decision to prosecute former Sydney teacher Chris Dawson over the murder of his wife Lynette amid national and international media attention.www.abc.net.au
'He today appeared in the NSW Supreme Court wearing a prison-issued green tracksuit before Justice Ian Harrison.
His lawyer Greg Walsh told the judge Dawson has been subjected to "constant threats" including against his life, by a large number of people.'
Why would someone convicted of murder but awaiting sentence get bail? They wouldn't just by virtue of the seriousness of the crime. I suspect it was dropped because it was a waste of time. What it would do though is tacitly demonstrate to Harrison that Dawson doesn't recognize the seriousness of what he's been convicted of which may affect Harrison's view about sentencing