David Edwardson
David Edwardson is a prominent defense lawyer representing Matt Wright in his trial related to a fatal helicopter crash. He is tasked with challenging the prosecution's claims that Wright attempted to interfere with the investigation, asserting that under-recording of flight hours is common practice among pilots in the Northern Territory and defending Wright against allegations of evidence tampering.
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Recent news mentions
Wright's lawyer David Edwardson KC requested that the judge not sentence his client based on his 'celebrity status'.
Croc wrangler Matt Wright jailed for evidence tampering in fatal crash
United Kingdom· 2025-12-12
David Edwardson worked hard to focus blame on Robinson during the trial.
Reality TV star Matt Wright guilty on chopper charges
Australia· 2025-08-29
During the defence's opening statement, lawyer David Edwardson SC said that under-recording flight hours was standard practice for many pilots in the NT.
Famous croc wrangler urged friends to 'torch' evidence, trial hearsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-07