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7News NSW· 15h

Convicted baby killer Keli Lane sues NSW government for $2 million over prison guard sexual abuse

Key points

  • Convicted baby killer Keli Lane is suing the New South Wales government for $2 million. She says a prison guard sexually abused her and that prison authorities knew but did nothing.
  • Lane made her case in person at Sydney's Supreme Court while wearing a tracking device, after being granted day release. Prison guard Wayne Astill was sentenced to 23 years in jail for abusing his position and assaulting 14 female inmates, including Lane.
  • The civil matter returns to court next month.
Convicted baby killer Keli Lane sues NSW government for $2 million over prison guard sexual abuse
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