Andrew O'Keefe behind bars after breaching bail and drug offences

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According to one magistrate., he's a "frequent flyer" in Sydney courtrooms. But Andrew O’Keefe was out of sight today. Behind bars as his lawyer fronted the magistrate and the media on his behalf. Evan James, Defence Lawyer - Inappropriate to comment Once synonymous with TV game shows. A court today heard, O'Keefe is now "lucky to be alive". He had a brush with death over the weekend, after a suspected drug overdose at a Vaucluse home. Police later allegedly found crystal methylamphetamine in his car. He was charged with possessing the drug and breaching bail. His lawyer didn't make an application for his release prison the magistrate said is now "the best thing to do", "if he wants to stay alive". While O'Keefe will now stay in custody, his lawyer said he may make an application for bail at his next court appearance in October. If a bed became available at a rehab facility. But the court heard that had been: Jacqueline Milledge, Magistrate - "Tried and tested and failed". "He's been there. He's tried that. It's absolutely tragic.", "God help him! It's a shame he doesn't have an epiphany." O’Keefe will return to court next month.

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