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17 May 2025
Wangaratta Murphy St standover man pleads guilty

THE standover man who attempted to strongarm Wangaratta and Wodonga tobacco stores that were firebombed weeks later could face up to 10 years behind bars after admitting to extortion.

The 23-year-old Doreen man appeared at Wodonga Magistrates Court from Port Phillip Prison, where he has been since he was arrested on 23 January.

Magistrate Ian Watkins told the court he was certain to face a period ...

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