Former Bankstown nurse who appeared in video with Israeli content creator has one charge dropped

Nurse’s lawyer calls out “viral outrage

It comes as Abu Lebdeh’s lawyer has criticised political leaders who labelled her client a “criminal before charges were even laid”, saying she deserves better than a “trial by social media”.

Abu Lebdeh, 26, was arrested after she attended Sutherland Police Station about 7.30pm on Tuesday.

Addressing the widespread reaction to the video, lawyer Rayan Kadadi, said her client has been subjected to “viral outrage” which “is not a court of law”.

“I think right now it is important to remind everyone that our system in Australia is one where every person is presumed innocent until proven guilty,” Ms Kadadi told The Daily Telegraph.

“My client has the right to a fair trial, not a trial by social media,” she added.

“My client has been labelled by political leaders as guilty and a criminal before charges were even laid. The application of justice should not be selective. Our leaders ought to know better.”

Ms Kadadi also called for influencer Max Veifer to be flown to Australia to testify in court if required.

“The integrity of our Justice system demands this witness be tested and available in an Australian court of law,” she said.