Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright sentenced to 10 months’ jail after fatal helicopter crash
The Guardian • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Reality TV star Matt Wright has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for attempting to cover up evidence related to a helicopter crash that killed his co-star Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson in February 2022, according to The Guardian. The sentence was handed down by acting justice Alan Blow in the supreme court in Darwin.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
34 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 34 days - proven survivor
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