Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide
Three Australian judges are deliberating on an Indigenous activist's request to prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide against Indigenous Australians. The activist, Uncle Robbie Thorpe, claims that systemic disadvantages faced by Indigenous people constitute genocide. If unsuccessful in Australia, Thorpe plans to take his case to the International Criminal Court.
- ▪Three Australian judges are considering a case against King Charles III for alleged genocide of Indigenous Australians.
- ▪Uncle Robbie Thorpe argues that the Australian government perpetuates systemic disadvantages that harm Indigenous people.
- ▪If his appeal fails, Thorpe intends to pursue the case at the International Criminal Court.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAustralian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocideThree Australian appeals court judges have reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous peopleByROD MCGUIRK Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 4:26 AM0:59Uncle Robbie Thorpe speaks outside the Victoria state Supreme Court of Appeal in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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