<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The heartbroken father of </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/molly-ticehurst-funeral-forbes-hundreds-gather/298e8d08-a2a2-4a69-9ee1-0440635432bc" rel="" target="_blank" title="slain childcare educator Molly Ticehurst"><span>slain childcare educator Molly Ticehurst</span></a><span> believes the legal system is still letting down his daughter as the case against her accused killer faces </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/family-of-molly-ticehurst-still-waiting-as-alleged-dv-murder-case-drags-on/bb525e4d-0915-457c-96ff-7bdc832ddaaa" rel="" target="_blank" title="more delays"><span>more delays</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ticehurst, 28, was found dead in her home in the NSW town of Forbes in the early hours of April 22, 2024.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Her former boyfriend, Daniel Billings, 30, was charged later that day with her domestic violence-related murder.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/new-york-mayoral-race-zohran-mamdani-andrew-cuomo-curtis-sliwa-campaign/b65c9613-fca0-4fee-8dc6-be4586745329" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>This mayoral race has captured the attention of millions worldwide</span></strong></a><strong></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Billings had been freed on bail by a local court registrar a fortnight before the alleged murder despite being charged with several counts of raping Ticehurst and other domestic violence offences.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police had taken out an interim apprehended violence order against Billings on Ticehurst's behalf.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He is accused of breaching the order on the night of the alleged murder.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-court-molly-ticehurst-dad-criticises-delays-in-the-system/e883ef37-2996-4c88-916e-17c13b685473" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More than 18 months on, the case against Billings has not progressed to the Supreme Court and he has not entered pleas.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>During a brief mention in Forbes Local Court today, Billings' Legal Aid solicitor Diane Elston said the case was not ready to proceed because she was unable to have a final face-to-face session with him at Goulburn jail.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Industrial action by Corrective Services NSW officers on Thursday had interfered with a planned meeting to go over legal documents, the court was told.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/liberal-party-support-slumps-to-40-year-low-in-news-poll/678399f6-e08c-47a5-8477-e1b488963383" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Voters deserting Liberals as support for One Nation surges</span></strong></a><strong></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The case was adjourned until November 14, while Billings remained in the highest-security wing of the jail in southern NSW.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It was the latest in a string of adjournments during legal negotiations spanning months.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Outside court, Ticehurst's father Tony became emotional while describing the heartache caused by the ongoing legal delays.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I wish to express my disappointment (in) yet another delay in Molly's case," Ticehurst told reporters.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It seems to me that in life, the system let Molly down and in death (it) continues the same route.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Instead of getting closure, all we get is anxiety, sadness and heartache."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ticehurst said he had been in touch with local MP Philip Donato, who offered to raise concerns about the delays with the state attorney-general.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/home-insurance-premiums-increasing-weather-events-exclusive-poll/707e8305-f612-4b23-8ca2-0aaae4275307" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Three in four Aussies share the same fear - and it could cost them hundreds</span></strong></a><strong></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Billings is facing 17 charges, including aggravated sexual assault, several counts of stalking and intimidation and property damage.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A fresh charge of animal cruelty, related to Ticehurst's puppy, was laid on October 27.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ticehurst's alleged murder intensified a national campaign against domestic and gendered violence.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The movement sparked changes to NSW laws, including stripping registrars of the power to grant bail, "show cause" thresholds for domestic violence-related bail applications and electronic monitoring for accused people.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Many of Ticehurst's family and friends have been attending court each time Billings' case is mentioned.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Support is available from the</span></strong><span> </span><strong><span>National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service</span></strong><span> </span><strong><span>at</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/" title="https://www.1800respect.org.au/"><strong><span>1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)</span></strong></a><strong><span>.</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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