On Wednesday, Judge Wraight condemned Pusey's behaviour while noting he was only being sentenced for his actions. Senior Constable King is survived by his wife Sharron Mackenzie, and their three children, William, James and Henry. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. God bless Josh. "All I wanted was to go home and have some sushi," he added, before using expletives to blame the officers for ruining his Porsche sports car. 'These officers were undertaking their everyday duties in helping to keep the community safe when they were killed. 'There has been some reporting that the accused has posted some images to Facebook your honour, there's no evidence has been discovered in our investigation that says that's the case,' Senior Constable Price said. But he said it did not excuse his actions. Pusey did not apply for bail when he appeared in court charged with offences including dangerous driving, reckless conduct endangering life, failing to render assistance, drug possession and the destruction of evidence. Porsche driver Richard Pusey is arrested after posting pictures of crash that killed four cops Moments later multiple civilians are seen attempting to assist the dying police officer. Pusey was hit with a string of charges late on Thursday night including reckless conduct endangering life, failing to remain after a drug test and drug possession. Police told a court on Monday that Mr Pusey filmed the scene for over three minutes, during which he zoomed in on certain areas and made derogatory remarks. was found guilty by magistrate Michelle Mykytowycz, using a carriage service to cause offence, the rare charge of outraging public decency, Mohinder Singhs truck crashed into the officers. 'Time and time again, I am overwhelmed by how our people rally together during the tough and challenging times through natural disasters, state-wide emergencies, mass tragedies and the loss of our own. 2. Another officer is seen laid on the road, surrounded by blood, next to the truck. Police have alleged that he later tested positive for drugs. The families of the p. 'Normally, you should be doing what any sensible person would do and that is to render assistance. Images from the crash in April 2020 were attached to a November 2021 complaint sent by Pusey to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). As soon as its possible to do something significant, meaningful that people can attend, I intend that we do that as soon as its possible. On Thursday night, Victoria Police's chief commissioner, Graham Ashton, called the alleged posting of the pictures online 'disgusting'. 'The outpouring of community support to date has been truly remarkable and touching and on behalf of Victoria Police, I thank you for this. Experts said she was most likely still alive at the time. The no-nonsense policeman put on a composed performance as he went into what detail he could about the atrocious night before. He then shared some photos of the scene with a mate and allegedly joked about how he hoped to get out of paying the speeding fine. However, the senior AFCA manager in charge of the claim, Harry Ganavas, told the court the images attached to the claim were irrelevant and Puseys description of events left him full of revulsion. CNN . Flags were also flying at half-mast and landmarks lit up in blue across Victoria on Thursday in honour of the officers. Sign up here. Families and supporters of the police officers criticised the sentence after it was handed down in Victoria's County Court. It represented the worst loss of life in the history of Victoria Police, officials said. The Porsche driver, Richard Pusey, has been charged with failing to help at the scene of the crash Police allege he took photos of the crash scene before fleeing and posting them online The driver of the truck that hit the officers and Porsche remains in hospital under police guard An Australian . After famously filming the horrific Eastern Freeway collision which killed four police officers, infamous Porsche driver Richard Pusey tried to use the photos to make an insurance claim for $1.5 million, a court has heard. Australia's most notorious Porsche driver Richard Pusey is charged with posting a photo online of the body of one of four cops killed by a truck when they pulled him over Richard Pusey,. He had reportedly only started in his new role on Tuesday, the day before the accident. The social media giant did, but the damage had already been done and by Thursday afternoon they were doing the rounds. Thanks for signing up! Pusey was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment on April 28, 2021, after they were found guilty of outraging public decency by filming the deaths of four police officers. The lorry driver, Mohinder Singh, was jailed earlier this month to 22 years for the deaths. and Richard Pusey has been jailed for sending offensive images of the crash that killed four police officers in 2020. Australian man Richard Pusey pleaded guilty to outraging public decency after filming the scene of a car crash that left four police officers dead. While they were making his arrest, all four were struck by a lorry that had veered out of its lane. The court is yet to make a decision on his bail application. 'Having travelled the world, Lynette is remembered for having a great sense of adventure and has instilled this spirit in her children,' her obituary read. Evidence about the AFCA complaint, including reference to Puseys $2.2 million insurance claim, convinced her Pusey had sent the images to the watchdog. He noted that Pusey had a history of mental health problems, including a complex personality disorder "which may go some way to explaining your behaviour". Victoria's Police Minister Lisa Neville previously condemned his actions as "completely sickening and disgusting". Plenty of people took pictures, its all over the internet, man. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Why Covid lab-leak theory is now being taken seriously, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The officers had pulled over a Porsche for speeding when a semi-trailer truck collided with them. Miss you forever,' she wrote on Facebook. Another officers leg was jammed between the trucks bullbar and his sports car. First line responders do a remarkable job and I can only think they must suffer some level of cumulative trauma the more significant events they attend, she said. After witnessing the carnage, he allegedly went to his crumpled car and grabbed two mobile phones and began filming. A truck towing a trailer veered into the lane and struck the police officers, fatally injuring them. Mortgage broker Richard Pusey who allegedly posted photos of the carnage after fleeing the scene is facing separate assault and criminal damage charges and was once caught on video telling . Sergeant Josh Parker admitted it was in the realm of possibility that there were other photos and videos from the crash still online. The court heard Pusey did not call the local police station until about 11pm that night where he refused to come in. Porsche driver Richard Pusey found guilty over offensive photos. Just hearing what they did and the support, the love they showed to the four police officers in that scene, again, gave me comfort that those four brave officers were well cared for on Wednesday night.. Pusey was also fined A$1,000 (557; $774), put on a two-year good behaviour bond, and had his drivers licence suspended. The four images each showed one or more of the deceased officers, with the circumstances of their deaths and injuries plain to see. The next day he was arrested at his home and initially charged with speeding, drug possession and reckless conduct offences. Mykytowycz was also forced to view the graphic images as part of hearing the case and spoke candidly after handing down the sentence about the high regard she holds for first responders. 'And the more you hear about that sort of behaviour, you're just disgusted by it. He is survived by his parents Andrew and Belinda, and his brother, First Constable Alex Prestney.'. Taylor and King both left behind spouses and children while Humphris and Prestney were new, young recruits. The Victoria polices memorial Facebook page was flooded with posts on Thursday evening paying respects to the officers, including from past and current police. Mr Prestney had only graduated from the academy last November, and was working a short stint with the road policing unit before he was to be transferred to Kew police station. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The court heard they asked for $1.5 million in damages for the trauma of seeing the police officers violently killed in the crash. A Highway Patrol car pulled him over at around 4.50pm and carried out a drug test. The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the days most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. The truck driver had a medical episode and is in hospital under police guard, and was still not fit to be questioned on Friday. While they were making his arrest, all four were struck by a lorry that had veered out of its lane. Constable Humphris was stationed at Collingwood and on placement with the Road Policing Drug and Alcohol Section. , updated Richard Pusey has been found guilty of sending offensive images. Police are urging anyone who was driving in the area who has dashcam footage, in particular the movements of the truck immediately before the collision, to come forward. Richard Pusey, 41, is behind bars after being denied bail over allegedly taking graphic photos of a crash scene on the Eastern Freeway in Kew last week, which left four police officers dead. The woman, wearing a black baseball cap and mask, refused to comment on Friday as a Melbourne Magistrates' Court heard sickening allegations that her husband Richard Pusey, 41 had taunted police as they lay dying and crying for help after being hit by a truck on the Eastern Freeway. Evidence about the AFCA complaint, including reference to Puseys $2.2 million insurance claim, convinced her they had sent the images to AFCA. What's he waiting for? A previous sketch of Richard Pusey appearing before court. He was allegedly urinating on the side of the. Last month Richard Pusey pleaded guilty to the rare charge of outraging public decency, as well as other offences. 'Leaving the scene of the accident considerably escalated the gravity of his offending conduct. Ashton said on Friday police had the results of drug and alcohol tests of the truck driver, whose last name he confirmed as Singh, but would not release them until the driver had been interviewed.