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AFP apologises “unreservedly” to Seven

A gushing apology following raids on Seven offices earlier this year elicits plenty of praise in return.

AFP-RAID-SEVEN-4The Australian Federal Police has apologised “unreservedly” to Seven West Media for the raid on Channel Seven offices in February.

Commissioner T.W. Negus wrote to Seven West Media Chairman Kerry Stokes apologising for “unnecessary reputational damage to Seven” arising from the execution of search warrants, related to the Schapelle Corby case.

The AFP apologised saying neither Seven, its employees or officers were ever suspected of a criminal matter, noting that Seven had fully cooperated with the investigation.

This follows the quashing of warrants in the Federal Court.

The apology has been accepted by Seven, with words in stark contrast to those issued earlier this year.

Kerry Stokes said: “We appreciate the extensive apology from the Australian Federal Police for the incident that occurred in February this year.

“At Seven, we understand fully that from time to time mistakes are made and this acknowledgement adds to the recognition and respect we have for the 6,000 members of the AFP who dedicate their lives to protecting Australia.

“No better example of that can be found in the recent Ukraine crisis when not only was the AFP instantly there when needed but totally prepared to put their own lives at risk and to enter a war zone unarmed.

Seven’s statement indicated it continued to ‘respect our friends at the AFP.’

“We look forward to continuing to work with them and where possible assist them in their important tasks.

Seven’s statement even noted  an “excellent relationship is Border Security, our award-winning hard-edged real life documentary series which continues to go from strength to strength in its twelfth series, highlighting these areas of contemporary relevance for all Australians.”

I guess that settles that!

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  1. I think its a good thing that the AFP did apologise. Seven did nothing against the law and they told the truth about everything and the AFP still went in and raided their offices making mess of their hard work.

  2. The AFP had to apologise because their actions were illegal and outrageous. If they went so powerful several of them would have been dismissed and they would have had to pay our millions in damages.

  3. The thing I will never understand is why they had to apologise. I mean weren’t they doing their jobs? I just cannot wrap my brains around that. Like would the AFP apologise to anybody else? Probably not. So crazy, and one of the reasons I steer clear of 7 now.

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