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| Man charged with manslaughter over surgeon's death on bail at time, court told | Man charged with manslaughter over surgeon's death on bail at time, court told |
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| A Melbourne man charged with manslaughter after the heart surgeon he allegedly punched later died, was on bail when the attack happened, court documents reveal. | A Melbourne man charged with manslaughter after the heart surgeon he allegedly punched later died, was on bail when the attack happened, court documents reveal. |
| Joseph Esmaili, 22, appeared via video link in Melbourne magistrates court on Friday, accused of punching Patrick Pritzwald-Stegmann near the entrance of Box Hill hospital on 30 May. | Joseph Esmaili, 22, appeared via video link in Melbourne magistrates court on Friday, accused of punching Patrick Pritzwald-Stegmann near the entrance of Box Hill hospital on 30 May. |
| Initially charged with multiple counts of intentionally and recklessly causing serious injury, Esmaili was additionally charged with manslaughter while on bail and unlawful killing following Dr Pritzwald-Stegmann’s death on June 28. | Initially charged with multiple counts of intentionally and recklessly causing serious injury, Esmaili was additionally charged with manslaughter while on bail and unlawful killing following Dr Pritzwald-Stegmann’s death on June 28. |
| Doctors who treated the surgeon will be cross-examined about the extent of his injuries and how he appeared after the incident, say defence lawyers, who also plan to question other witnesses. | Doctors who treated the surgeon will be cross-examined about the extent of his injuries and how he appeared after the incident, say defence lawyers, who also plan to question other witnesses. |
| Treating doctors noted the surgeon was “agitated” and appeared “disorientated” after the alleged attack, defence barrister John Desmond told the court. | Treating doctors noted the surgeon was “agitated” and appeared “disorientated” after the alleged attack, defence barrister John Desmond told the court. |
| Another witness claimed he was “thrashing about” on the ground after the incident, the lawyer added. | Another witness claimed he was “thrashing about” on the ground after the incident, the lawyer added. |
| The extent and nature of Pritzwald-Stegmann’s injuries, including “extensive bruising” around his left eye, a nose bleed and his attempts to stand, will also be examined. | The extent and nature of Pritzwald-Stegmann’s injuries, including “extensive bruising” around his left eye, a nose bleed and his attempts to stand, will also be examined. |
| Up to six witnesses are expected to give evidence about the incident. | Up to six witnesses are expected to give evidence about the incident. |
| Esmaili is due to face court next in February for a five-day committal hearing. | Esmaili is due to face court next in February for a five-day committal hearing. |
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