Update to this story:
From AAP (Australia AP) via NEWS.com.au
April 16, 2007:
Judge Leo Hart today jailed Barnett for 15 months, with 12 months suspended for 15 months.
He said it was a “bizarre” case and that Barnett had the dual aim of getting recognition for his work and sending an anti-terrorism message.
“You’re an artist and believe yourself to be a good artist,” Judge Hart said.
“You believed that you had not been given the recognition that your work deserved and you sought to rectify this.”
Judge Hart said Barnett’s motives were not malicious but his behaviour was stupid and reckless.
He ordered Barnett to pay $6319 compensation to the police.
Original post:
From AAP via The Herald Sun
April 4, 2007:
A frustrated artist who wanted recognition for his work has pleaded guilty to creating a bomb hoax outside the National Gallery of Victoria.
Colin Douglas Barnett, 46, of suburban Cranbourne North, today pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court to one count each of creating a bomb hoax and causing a public nuisance, and two counts of making a false report to police. Continue reading “What not to do…”
