SHOT gangland figure Vince Focarelli is now relying on the Department of Corrections to allow him to attend the funeral of his eldest son. Focarelli, 37, of Wattle Park, appeared in the Supreme Court via phone link with the Royal Adelaide Hospital this morning to review a Magistrate's refusal to grant him bail. Today, Justice Ann Vanstone agreed with the Magistrate's ruling and denied Focarelli release on bail even for a few hours to attend the funeral, which is believed will be held tomorrow. "There is a risk of further offending if Mr Focarelli were to be released," Justice Vanstone said. "There is also the question of his safety and the safety of the community, these...
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