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In comparison to Michael's case, others faced differing outcomes for sharing their opinions following the Southport attacks. For example, Lee Joseph Dunn was sentenced to prison for posting images deemed offensive and racial incendiaries about migrants. Dunn, unlike Michael, did not have the advantage of obtaining private legal counsel and was instead guided by state-appointed solicitors, raising concerns about the quality of legal representation for those accused in politically fraught contexts.
Political bias also permeated the judicial treatment of rioters on the left side of the spectrum. Incidents involving Labor party politicians received different judicial scrutiny, highlighting an alleged disparity in how the justice system handles cases based on political affiliation.