Sydney Mall Stabbing: Wrongful Identification and Legal Action
A Sydney man, Benjamin Cohen, is taking legal action against Australia’s Seven Network after being wrongly identified as the attacker in a mass stabbing incident at Westfield Bondi Junction mall.
Background
- Incident occurred at a crowded shopping center in Sydney, resulting in six fatalities.
- Benjamin Cohen, a 20-year-old university student, was incorrectly named as the perpetrator by the broadcaster.
Legal Action
Benjamin Cohen has hired defamation lawyers and issued a concerns notice to Seven Network for the wrongful identification.
Media Coverage
- Cohen’s name trended on social media with over 70,000 posts wrongly accusing him as the attacker.
- The channel later apologized on-air for the distress caused by their reports.
Reopening of Westfield Bondi Junction Mall
The shopping center will reopen with increased security measures and a community reflection day to honor the victims.
Health Update
A nine-month-old baby girl injured in the attack has been discharged from the ICU, while others remain hospitalized.