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Man Faces Consequences for Threatening Journalist | Melbourne News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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- 112
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Summary
A man faces legal consequences after making a chilling, two-minute phone call to journalist Nick McKenzie on Christmas Eve 2025, using aggressive language and calling him a “rat.” David Scholes, 32, used his work computer to find McKenzie’s private number, turned off his caller ID, and blamed the journalist for job losses at his collapsed security firm. The court heard the call was intended to intimidate, and McKenzie’s employer stressed accountability to protect public interest reporting. Scholes admitted guilt, apologized, and is now on a diversion order with anger management and a 12-month good behavior bond — no criminal record, but accountability remains. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7f28644da67a7de2