Matthew Wright Leaves Prison

May 11, 2026, 06:50
AustraliaEntertainment

Introduction

Matthew Wright is a famous TV man. He is now free from prison in the Northern Territory.

Main Body

Matthew went to prison for five months. He did not cause a plane crash in 2022. But he lied to the police about the fuel in the plane. He also asked a pilot to change some flight papers. The court said these actions were wrong. The judge gave him a ten-month sentence. Matthew wanted to fight the court's decision. His lawyers started a process to change the result, but nothing happened. Matthew missed the birth of his third child because he was in prison.

Conclusion

Matthew is now with his family. His legal fight is not moving forward.

Learning

🕰️ Talking about the Past

In this story, we see a clear pattern of how to talk about things that already happened. We change the action words (verbs) to show the time is over.

The 'ED' Pattern Most words just need -ed at the end:

  • Ask → Asked
  • Lie → Lied
  • Miss → Missed

The 'Special' Changes Some words are rebels and change their whole look. You just have to remember these:

  • Go → Went
  • Give → Gave
  • Is/Am → Was

The 'No' Rule When we want to say something did NOT happen, we use did not + the normal word. We do NOT add -ed here.

  • Wrong: He did not lied.
  • Right: He did not lie.

Quick Look: Present →\rightarrow Past He is free →\rightarrow He was in prison

Vocabulary Learning

prison
a place where people are kept as punishment for crimes.
Example:The prison was very quiet.
free
not in prison or captivity; able to move or act freely.
Example:She felt free after her release.
famous
known by many people.
Example:He is a famous singer.
plane
a vehicle that flies in the air.
Example:The plane flew over the mountains.
crash
a sudden, violent collision.
Example:The car crash caused a lot of damage.
police
people who enforce laws and keep order.
Example:The police arrived quickly.
fuel
substance that powers engines.
Example:The car needs fuel to run.
pilot
a person who flies an aircraft.
Example:The pilot guided the plane safely.
flight
the act of flying or a journey by air.
Example:The flight will take two hours.
papers
documents or written records.
Example:She signed the papers before leaving.
court
a place where legal cases are heard.
Example:The court will decide the case tomorrow.
judge
a person who decides legal matters.
Example:The judge listened to both sides.
sentence
a punishment given by a court.
Example:He received a sentence of five years.
fight
to argue or oppose something.
Example:They will fight for their rights.
decision
a choice or conclusion after thinking.
Example:The decision was finally made.
lawyers
people who give legal advice and represent clients.
Example:The lawyers argued in court.
process
a series of actions to achieve a result.
Example:The process took several months.
result
the outcome of an action or event.
Example:The result was surprising.
birth
the act of being born.
Example:The birth of a baby is a joy.
child
a young person who is not yet an adult.
Example:The child played with toys.