AFP concludes investigation of Ten over Renae Lawrence interview

April 21, 2014 4:07

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have confirmed they have concluded their investigation of Network Ten over a paid interview that was screen with convicted drug smuggler Renae Lawrence.

Earlier this month, Mumbrella revealed that Ten had admitted it paid for a prison cell “interview” featuring convicted Lawrence on her time sharing a cell with fellow Australian Schapelle Corby.

Today the AFP confirmed that they had spoken with the TV network and that they had not breached Australia’s proceeds of crime laws. “The AFP has an obligation under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to consider possible payments to convicted criminals in return for the provision of their story,” said an AFP spokesman.

“The AFP can confirm it spoke with Channel 10 on Wednesday 9 April in relation to an interview with Renae Lawrence about Schapelle Corby that aired on Monday 7 April.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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