Hinch fans to help pay legal bills FORMER broadcaster Derryn Hinch has provided fans on Twitter details of where to donate to help cover his $100,000 contempt of court fine. Hinch was fined by a Victorian Supreme Court judge on Friday for being in contempt of court when he published the past history of Jill Meagher's murderer on his blog. Taking to Twitter, he thanked his followers for their offers to assist with his legal fees and provided an email that they could make donations to. Hinch tweeted on Saturday morning," Harsh reality. Biggest contempt fine ever is personal but tnx for court costs/legal fees $$ offers.... Hinch reportedly has a net value of $1.8 million and an annual income of $212,000. He must pay the fine within 90 days or face jail.