Event Brief
Woman who attacked Senator Lidia Thorpe avoids jail
Filed: Jul 03, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
Summary: Ebony Jan Bell, who attacked Senator Lidia Thorpe outside the MCG, avoids jail.
WHO: Ebony Jan Bell
WHAT: Ebony Jan Bell attacked Senator Lidia Thorpe outside the MCG and avoided jail.
WHEN: Jul 03, 2026 at 1:25 AM ET
WHERE: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
WHY: The attack on Senator Lidia Thorpe led to the court outcome of avoiding jail.
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