Shocking news has come forward about Judge Peter’s death after having a stroke, he was the judge who was overseeing the case of Guy Sebastian. People are worried and saddened by his untimely death.
Let’s find out more about the judge who served people his entire life.
Everyone who was close to the judge or was following the judge’s trials knew him as a person who served the constitution. It has been reported that he was serving as a judge in the NSW district.
Recently, the judge came into the limelight because of the fact that he was looking after an embezzlement case of Sebastian. He is one of the revered judges in the legal community and he has served as a judge in many high-profile cases.
Massive loss for the NSW Justice System, with the passing of Judge Peter Zahra SC yesterday, after suffering a stroke last week. Always fair. A big advocate for rehabilitation. pic.twitter.com/8zfEglvlPd
— Leonie Ryan (@LeonieFRyan) May 9, 2022
Peter Zahra Wikipedia
Judge Zahra was one of the judges in the NSW District and was overseeing the case of embezzlement of $1 million dollars by Sebastian. This case was gathering national attention because of the involvement of high-profile people.
It has been reported that peter started his work on 30 January 2007. He served the court for 15 years, 98 days before his death. He is a judge who served and passed verdicts in cases like the child sex conviction of Hey Dad star Robert Hughes.
The entire NSW legal community has been saddened by his death. Many people have come forward expressing their support to the deceased family and the judge’s close ones.
The judge had a great reputation and there is not even a single allegation against him. To lose someone of his stature is certainly a great loss to people and the judicial system. He has left behind a legacy.
Vale Peter Zahra – District Court judge who made a huge contribution to the criminal law as a public defender, as a judge, and as the author of the leading text on drug laws in NSW https://t.co/TJpbpqwdXA
— Dominic Villa SC (@DominicVillaSC) May 9, 2022
Guy Sebastian Judge Cause Of Death And Family
It has been reported that Zahra died after having a heart stroke. He has been said to have been under medical observation since Thursday and sadly, he died after treatment was not successful.
He died in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. This sad news was shared with the jury by Judge James Bennett, who said that he is deeply affected by the judge’s death because he was one of his close friends. The jury also expressed their condolence to the judge.
Now, it has been said by the court that the new judge will be taking Peter’s position from the next week in Guy’s case. There is no information about the judge’s family in the public; however, it is certain that they are deeply affected.
More information about the judge and his funeral ceremony can be expected soon. However, as of now, there is no announcement about these arrangements.