Richard Brett Grundy: Narrogin man accused of disorderly behaviour calls court staff “liars”

A Narrogin man facing allegations of disorderly behaviour has accused the Narrogin Magistrates Court of denying him his legal rights, calling staff “f****** liars” in a heated court appearance. Richard Brett Grundy appeared in court on March 18 for legal advice and pleaded guilty to behaving disorderly in public on December 9, 2024, but denied two other allegations of disorderly behaviour and one of aggravated assault. Grundy is accused of disorderly behaviour in public and again in a police station or lockup, both on December 5. He has also denied committing an aggravated assault on December 9. After entering his pleas, a self-represented Mr Grundy asked Magistrate Erin O’Donnell to make an order for disclosure to obtain police body camera footage of the incidents on December 5. When the magistrate denied the request, Mr Grundy became verbally aggressive, accusing her of taking away his rights and opportunity to defend himself. “I am not happy at all. I was subject to police brutality, that’s why I ended up in the medical centre that night,” Mr Grundy said. “I was in the police station on my own where I was subject to a beating. “You have denied me of what I am entitled to receive. “I am revolted by this.” Ms O’Donnell told Mr Grundy he “was being ridiculous” and she needed a break from “this illuminating conversation”. “If you are going to carry on you can wait outside,” she said. Mr Grundy demanded that the court erase his entered pleas and he be allowed to take the matter to a different court, both of which were refused. Mr Grundy then launched into a second angry tirade directed at the magistrate and duty lawyer Wendy Stewart, who he had received legal advice from prior to his appearance. He continuously interrupted Ms O’Donnell and swung his arms around as he pointed at court staff, calling them “f****** liars” several times under his breath both during his appearance and while waiting for his papers. Mr Grundy will appear for half-day trials on August 4 and 7.