Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright sentenced to 10 months’ jail after fatal helicopter crash

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressDecember 12, 2025 at 08:30 AM
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright sentenced to 10 months’ jail after fatal helicopter crash

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Reality TV star Matt Wright, known for "Outback Wrangler," has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for attempting to pervert the course of justice. The sentencing occurred on Friday in the supreme court in Darwin. The charges stem from Wright's actions following a 2022 helicopter crash that resulted in the death of his co-star, Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson. Wright was found guilty of trying to cover up evidence related to the crash investigation. The case has drawn significant attention due to Wright's public profile and the tragic circumstances surrounding Wilson's death.

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Center-Left (-0.40)
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70%
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Darwin

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