Judge Peter Zahra Wikipedia Explored: Death Cause Stroke
Judge Peter Zahra has passed away suddenly after suffering a suspected stroke just days after overseeing the start of the trial of Guy Sebastian’s ex-manager. However, Judge Peter does not have a Wikipedia page.
Judge Zahra's family said in a statement that he will be remembered as a "unique person" who "affected the lives of everyone he encountered." He worked as a high-profile defense lawyer for decades before being nominated to the NSW District Court in 2007.
Massive loss for the NSW Justice System, with the passing of Judge Peter Zahra SC yesterday, after suffering a stroke last week. Always fair. A big advocate for rehabilitation.
— Leonie Ryan
Judge Zahra presided over Robert Hughes' trial and sentenced him to up to ten years and nine months in prison for child sex offenses. For perverting the course of justice, Judge Zahra condemned disgraced former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer to three and a half years in prison.
Who Was Guy Sebastian's Ex-manager? Trial On Hold
Titus Day was Guy Sebastian's ex-manager. He worked as the singer's manager for a decade and has pleaded not guilty to 50 counts of fraudulent embezzlement and 50 counts of larceny or theft.
He is accused of stealing $900,000 from the Australian Idol winner. Between 2013 and 2020, police say Mr. Day took $900,000 in royalties, ambassadorships, and performance payments from Sebastian.
A statement from the family of NSW Judge Peter Zahra, who passed away yesterday. Those who dealt with him during his long legal career have described him as a “salt of the earth” & “terrific” man.
— Tiffiny Genders
Sebastian only suspected Day of defrauding him after the chart-topping artist canceled their business partnership. He allegedly discovered 'anomalies' in financial documents following the bitter split and accused Day of embezzling about $1 million, according to the court.
Judge Peter Zahra Net Worth, How Rich Was He?
Judge Peter Zahra had an estimated net worth of around $3 million. He generated most of his fortune through his job as a judge.
He worked as a high-profile defense lawyer for decades. He was nominated to the NSW District Court in 2007.
Judge Zahra also had different business ventures, although he had not disclosed detailed information about his businesses.