Andrew O'Keefe

Troubled former television host Andrew O'Keefe has been granted bail in the NSW Supreme Court to attend a...

At the time he was charged O'Keefe was already on bail for a separate alleged incident of assault after being arrested in September. Police say O'Keefe grabbed a 38-year-old woman by her throat, pushed her to the ground, and punched and kicked her in his Sydney CBD unit. The court was earlier told O'Keefe was subject to bullying and taunts from prison officers due to his high profile and had spent weeks in isolation.

The ex-Channel 7 star was sporting a close-cropped haircut and his prison greens in his appearance via AVL from Dawn de Loas Correctional Centre.

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The facility should allow the television presenter to address his “significant descent into an erratic and chaotic lifestyle”, a NSW Supreme Court judge ...

He was expected to be collected from the centre by his brother. O’Keefe is expected to argue he acted in self-defence and was also left with injuries. “This is a significant proposal,” Hulme said.

Former TV host Andrew O'Keefe was found guilty of assault while in custody, a court has heard.

He has since pleaded guilty to the offence but has not been sentenced, and has been in custody since. Former TV host Andrew O’Keefe was found guilty of assault while in custody, a court has heard. Troubled former TV host and ex-ambassador for White Ribbon, Andrew O’Keefe, was found guilty of assault while in jail, a court has heard.

Embattled former TV host Andrew O'Keefe was found guilty of assaulting another person while in custody, a court has heard.

Mr O’Keefe had previously been refused bail after a rehabilitation centre could only accommodate him for three weeks. On Monday, the Supreme Court heard Mr O’Keefe’s circumstances had changed. He has since pleaded guilty to the offence but has not yet been sentenced. The complainant has not been charged with any offence. Mr O’Keefe was one of the founders of the White Ribbon Australia organisation dedicated to preventing violence against women, and served on the National Council for the Prevention of Violence Against Women. The court has heard Mr O’Keefe has claimed he was acting in self-defence after being attacked himself.

Troubled former television host Andrew O'Keefe has been granted bail in the NSW Supreme Court to attend a...

At the time he was charged O'Keefe was already on bail for a separate alleged incident of assault after being arrested in September. Police say O'Keefe grabbed a 38-year-old woman by her throat, pushed her to the ground, and punched and kicked her in his Sydney CBD unit. The court was earlier told O'Keefe was subject to bullying and taunts from prison officers due to his high profile and had spent weeks in isolation.

Troubled Channel Seven star Andrew O'Keefe has been granted bail and will soon walk free from his cell on to attend rehab.

The former television host was charged in January with a slew of offences; two counts of intentionally choking a person, three of common assault, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm Andrew O'Keefe (pictured) has been granted bail in the NSW Supreme Court to attend a rehabilitation centre for up to 12 months to combat his long-standing substance abuse Troubled former television host Andrew O'Keefe has been granted bail in the NSW Supreme Court to attend a rehabilitation centre.

Troubled former television host Andrew O'Keefe has been granted bail in the NSW Supreme Court to attend a rehabilitation centre. The 50-year-old appeared from Silverwater jail on Monday via video link and thanked the judge following multiple failed ...

At the time he was charged O'Keefe was already on bail for a separate alleged incident of assault after being arrested in September. Police say O'Keefe grabbed a 38-year-old woman by her throat, pushed her to the ground, and punched and kicked her in his Sydney CBD unit. The court was earlier told O'Keefe was subject to bullying and taunts from prison officers due to his high profile and had spent weeks in isolation.

ABC has reported Justice Robert Hulme has granted O'Keefe bail but under the conditions that O'Keefe must check into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre.

The rehab centre is located in North Sydney, so not a big trip for the former quiz master. Previously, O’Keefe was denied bail because he continually kept interrupting the Judge. However, O’Keefe was polite and courteous in this hearing and therefore granted bail. ABC has reported Justice Robert Hulme has granted O’Keefe bail but under the conditions that O’Keefe must check into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre.

The former TV personality left Silverwater jail in Sydney last night and travelled north to the facility.

InFebruary he pleaded guiltyto a separate charge of drug possession. Andrew O'Keefe has checked into a rehabilitation centre after being released on bail. The former TV personality left Silverwater jail in Sydney last night and travelled north to the facility.

Former television personality Andrew O'Keefe has checked into a rehabilitation centre after being released on bail.

Former television personality Andrew O’Keefe has checked into a rehabilitation centre after being released on bail. Under the terms of his bail, O’Keefe must stay at the rehabilitation centre for six months, take any medication prescribed to him and see a psychiatrist and psychologist weekly. Former television star Andrew O’Keefe says he feels well as he starts a six-month stint in a rehabilitation centre after being released on bail.