September 4th 2024.
A man, who was once considered a person of interest in the 2002 cruise ship death of Dianne Brimble, has avoided prison time for assaulting his wife. Dragan Losic, 63, was sentenced to 14 months in prison, but was released from the District Court of South Australia on Wednesday. This was due to the judge deeming that his time already spent in custody and on home detention was a fitting punishment.
Judge Carmen Matteo sentenced Losic to a non-parole period of nine months for four counts of aggravated assault. Losic was part of a group of eight men from Adelaide who were on the Pacific Sky cruise ship in September 2002, during which Brimble tragically passed away after ingesting a lethal combination of the drug fantasy and alcohol. The coroner declared all eight men as persons of interest in the case, stating that the mother-of-three had been unknowingly drugged by individuals with malicious intentions.
Despite being a person of interest, Losic was never charged in connection to Brimble's death, and no one has been convicted for it. Three other members of the group had convictions recorded, but did not serve time in jail. According to Matteo, Losic had a tumultuous marriage that eventually turned into an unhealthy relationship.
In his guilty plea, Losic admitted to assaulting his wife on two separate occasions in the presence of a child. In one instance, he dragged her out of bed by her hair, causing her to hit the floor. The couple has since separated, and Matteo stressed the importance of publicly condemning domestic offenses that occur behind closed doors.
Matteo also acknowledged that Losic had acknowledged the inacceptability of his actions through his legal counsel. Losic has a history of prior convictions for assault, dishonesty, and drug-related offenses. He spent six weeks in custody after his arrest in July 2022 and has been on home detention for two years while on bail. The judge deemed this as a fitting punishment for his actions.
In conclusion, Matteo stated that the court has a duty to ensure that domestic offenses are publicly denounced and that Losic's behavior was completely unacceptable. Meanwhile, Losic has been served a punishment that the judge deemed appropriate. Stay updated on breaking news, celebrity gossip, and sports news through our WhatsApp channel. No ads, no algorithm, and your privacy is protected.
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