Dying Home and Away actor, 50, could face 'years in prison' as he's charged with damaging property
22.08.2023 - 18:29
/ ok.co.uk
Home And Away actor Joel McIlroy, who is suffering from a brain disease, is currently facing the possibility of spending years behind bars as he faces allegations that he intentionally, or recklessly, destroyed property in a Sydney suburb earlier this year. Joel, 50, first appeared on Home And Away in 1994 before securing a permanent role as Flynn Saunders from 2003 to 2006.
His beloved character Flynn was married to Sally Fletcher (Kate Ritchie) and quickly became a fan favourite, leading him to win a silver Logie nomination for Most Popular Actor in 2006. Since leaving the soap, Joel has been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease which is a neurological condition that stops parts of the brain working properly over time, and is inherited from a person's parents.
Now, the terminally ill actor is alleged to have damaged a passenger window frame which belonged to Sydney-based Girts Transport Pty Ltd on July 6. Joel was arrested by local police and, if found guilty, could be facing a maximum sentence of up to five years behind bars, according to News.com.au.
The actor’s lawyer addressed the court and discussed that Joel could avoid prison time as there would be an application for the charges to be dealt with under section 14 of the Mental Health Act.
Under section 14 of the Mental Health Act, Joel could be released if a magistrate deems him to have a mental health or cognitive impairment, which may lead to a treatment or support program. According to the NHS, people living with Huntington’s disease suffer from symptoms including, difficulty concentrating and memory lapses, mood swings and personality changes, difficulty moving, stumbling and clumsiness, involuntary jerking or fidgety movements of the limbs and body, and
.
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can
send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.