NT police officer on trial for allegedly perverting justice

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A jury heard police officer Karol Jarentowski allegedly pressured his former partner to drop aggravated assault charges.

WHO: Karol Jarentowski

WHAT: A jury heard that Jarentowski repeatedly attempted to pressure his former partner into dropping aggravated assault charges, including by threatening her child support.

WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 6:17 AM ET

WHERE: Northern Territory

WHY: He is accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice by pressuring his former partner regarding aggravated assault charges against him.

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