Today Show host Sarah Abo blows up at justice system failing Aussies

Today Show host Sarah Abo has criticized the justice system for failing Aussies after it was revealed that a teenager who stabbed another boy to death could have had years shaved off his sentence.

Jack Beasley, 17, was stabbed in the heart and later died in hospital after a fight broke out between his group of friends and the five teenagers in the Gold Coast in December 2019.

Two of the teens were later convicted of Jack’s death and one boy, then aged 15, was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to murder and two counts of committing malicious acts.

The boy was told he must serve 70 percent of his sentence, but appealed Friday to have his sentence reduced to five years.

If he succeeds, he will be out of prison in 18 months – much to the anger of Today Show host Ms. Abo when she spoke to Jack’s devastated parents.

Mr Beasley also took aim at the justice system, revealing that the family is devastated by news of the appeal

His father Brett told Ms Abo: ‘If he wins his appeal, he will have two years off his sentence and be a free man in just 18 months.

“He will spend his 21st birthday with his family and friends, unlike us. It’s a kick in the guts for us, it’s terrible.’

Ms Abo replied: ‘We often hear about things like this happening in the justice system.

“It’s disheartening, but also heartbreaking for a family that has lost a loved one.

“This is why people get so angry about the justice system and let the community down. It’s just not acceptable.

It’s so frustrating to see this happen over and over, this isn’t the first time. What is this message?

Mr Beasley also took aim at the justice system, revealing that the family is devastated by news of the appeal.

“He killed our son and he almost killed our son’s best friend. He laments that he will receive seven years in prison for it.

Jack’s mum Belinda added: ‘The thing is we’re tired, we just want it to be over’

Mr Beasley also took aim at the justice system, revealing that the family is devastated by news of the appeal

“I know everyone has the right to appeal, but as far as I’m concerned they should lose their rights.

“If you kill someone, you should lose your rights. It’s that simple.

“He took our son’s rights, so we should take his rights away and we would be devastated if he gets his appeal.

“There is no justice at all for the victim. The whole juvenile justice system needs an overhaul, especially here in Queensland. It’s a straight joke.’

Jack’s mother Belinda added, “The point is we’re tired, we just want it to be over.”

“We just want to be able to move on and put that kind of part of our lives behind us because it’s really traumatic for the family and so many families go through it.”

News of the appeal comes after Queensland passed Jack’s Law to make it easier for officers to deal with knife crime.

Queensland Police can now use metal detection rods to search people without reasonable suspicion for knives on public transport and nightclubs.

Jack’s parents Brett and Belinda were in parliament for passing legislation in their son’s honour.

Officers on the Gold Coast have already used the powers to conduct random searches using detection rods during a trial in the holiday destination’s safe nighttime areas, seizing 266 guns.

The program is now being extended for two years and expanded to all nightclub areas in the state, as well as all public transportation networks.

Trams, buses, trains and ferries, as well as public transport stations, are covered by the new laws.