Jun 18, 2026 – 5.00amFormer fund manager Rodney Forrest argued that his education, upbringing and professional background have made him a target in prison as he tried to convince a court to throw out a jail sentence for insider trading.In an affidavit filed with the Federal Court, Forrest said he felt unsafe sleeping in prison, and other inmates had attempted to have him move drugs. He said he had been the victim of extortion attempts.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Rodney Forrest argued for reprieve because he was white with no tattoos
The former fund manager was convicted of insider trading in Platinum Asset Management shares and has been attempting to have long jail sentence reduced.











