From the wording in one or more articles, I am getting the impression that rather than recording a conversation *he* (GJ) was having
with someone, he was recording
other peoples' conversation(s). (
"He faces allegations he used a mobile phone as a listening device without obtaining a warrant and staff management allegations." -
William Tyrrell grandmother slams detective removed from the case amid misconduct allegations | Daily Mail Online)
This *appears* to be an internal staff matter, so I am wondering if he recorded a conversation amongst his coworkers/team (SFR)?
The timing does seem very suspect, however it also appears that this matter has been going on for some time (it was kind of like a big elephant in the room, for me at least, when GJ made no public statement on the 4th anniversary of WT's disappearance, we read about some kind of an altercation with a fellow detective back in, I believe it was August(?), and it is reported in MSM that GJ's removal was awhile ago -
"Sources told the Herald that Chief Inspector Jubelin has been on desk duty for some time as Professional Standards investigate the allegations, which include claims of bullying and harassment.", and
"allegation of misconduct was referred to the Professional Standards Command earlier this year" -
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...or-denies-any-wrongdoing-20190301-p5112w.html).
I'm imagining it might take awhile for internal complaint(s) to go through proper channels (are there labour unions involved over there, as well?), and/or perhaps there was more than just one issue that compounded things, which prompted the powers-that-be to figure they had best take action whilst the matter(s) run through their standard investigatory process.
With the inquest coming up, it would not be surprising that the press might be sniffing around wanting comment from GJ, and subsequently happened to get wind of this change, which they then made public and then spilled all over MSM.
With it being only the beginning of the month, and the inquest not beginning until the end of the month, there is a possibility that GJ could be back in place by the time the inquest begins? In any case, it seems they have a very experienced fellow detective taking over for now (
"the matter will proceed to inquest in the hands of the state's most senior homicide inspector David Laidlaw" -
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...tor-denies-any-wrongdoing-20190301-p5112w.htm). I'm sure he will do a fine job until GJ returns. An investigation of this magnitude should not hinge on one man/detective. jmo.