Why was ned kelly sentected to death?

Ned Kelly, the infamous Australian outlaw, was sentenced to death primarily for his role in a series of violent confrontations with police, culminating in the 1880 Siege of Glenrowan. During this event, he and his gang engaged in a shootout with law enforcement, resulting in multiple deaths. Kelly was captured, tried, and ultimately convicted of murder, leading to his execution by hanging on November 11, 1880. His actions were driven by a complex mix of social injustice and personal vendetta against the authorities.