NSW: Rivkin still unfit to attend prison
SYDNEY, Aug 28 AAP - Convicted stockbroker Rene Rivkin is still not well enough toattend weekend detention, according to medical advice received by prison authorities.
The updated advice came six weeks after authorities requested a review of Rivkin'smedical fitness following reported sightings of him driving about Sydney and attendingwork shortly after undergoing brain surgery.
NSW Corrective Services Commissioner Ron Woodham today said a medical report, whichincludes two opinions, was received yesterday.
"Dr Charles Teo has responded to my earlier inquiry about Mr Rivkin's condition," MrWoodham said today.
"Dr Teo said he has consulted a neurologist to obtain a second opinion.
"The neurologist confirmed Dr Teo's opinion that Mr Rivkin is not fit to attend periodicdetention."
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