Richard Pusey’s attempt to have convicted murderers testify in a bail application is unsuccessful.

This included a request for Greg Davies, who is serving a 28-year sentence for murder, and Scott Murdoch, who died in prison last year.

Pusey wanted Davies to speak on behalf of their bail application as ‘a representation of what jails are for’, the court heard on Thursday.

Eleven prison officers were called on, as Pusey said some would give evidence they were ‘respectful, appreciative, caring’ while in custody.

Pusey also wanted more than a dozen police officers to give evidence, as well as former neighbours and acquaintances.

‘If you give me the paints, I’ll paint the picture,’ Pusey told the court.

Justice Lesley Taylor rejected most of Pusey’s subpoenas, as they were not relevant to the application for bail.

‘The bail application is limited, it is not the forum to explore issues you have with Victoria Police or other people,’ she said.

However, she granted Pusey’s request to have a woman give evidence about where they would live if granted bail and allowed them to request access to two prison phone call transcripts.

The fresh attempt at release comes after Pusey was denied bail by Sunshine Magistrates Court last month.

Police officers were stopped on the side of the freeway after pulling Pusey over for speeding in April 2020, when four of them were struck by a truck.

Pusey allegedly sent an email to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority with a graphic image from the crash attached, and another photo to a review on the Porsche Centre Melbourne web page.

They’re also accused of breaking the law while out on bond.

They face a year in prison for each offence if convicted.

The case was postponed until June 14, when a decision on Pusey’s bail application would be made.