Former Moreton Bay councillor Adrian Melville Raedel expressed relief after a corruption charge against him was dropped.Credit:Facebook
On Monday,a single charge of official corruption against former Moreton Bay councillor Adrian Melville Raedel was dropped in the Brisbane Magistrates Court,with prosecutors “offering no evidence”.
Mr Raedel was charged in June 2019 by the Crime and Corruption Commission as part of its investigation into conduct related to the Moreton Bay Regional Council,north of Brisbane.
“I’ve always maintained that I was innocent,” Mr Raedel said. “The decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions supports my stance of innocence,and I thank the DPP for making the right decision.
“I am very relieved and can enjoy time with my family much easier.
“I would like to thank my wife,who stood by me,my sons,who gave me reason,along with my family and friends,who supported me throughout this tough time.”
Mr Raedel wrote separately on LinkedIn:“It’s been a long two years in coming … Politics can be such a dirty game,but anyway,the nightmare is over.”
Mr Raedel,who is no longer involved with Moreton Bay Regional Council,was replaced in Division 12.