Lionel Desmond’s family testifies as fatality inquiry resumes

Cassandra Desmond took to the witness stand this morning, marking the first time a family member has testified at the Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry. After an 11-month delay, the court heard about what kind of person Desmond was before he joined the military, from those who knew him best. Jesse Thomas has more.

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