Event Brief
Court told arson was “act of retribution”
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Summary: Prosecutor told the District Court Joseph Chehade set fire to a North Adelaide complex as retribution.
WHO: Prosecutor
WHAT: Prosecutor told the District Court Joseph Chehade committed arson as an “act of retribution” against his business partner.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 2:52 AM ET
WHERE: North Adelaide, South Australia
WHY: Chehade targeted his business partner after their relationship soured and assaulted him in front of his children.
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