Judge rejects sex abuser’s claim of own abuse in Wellington sentencing
The court heard the man gave conflicting evidence to the report writers, unable to say if the alleged…
Mum demands justice, dad pleads mercy during sentencing of drunk driver Pace Kukutai-Tumata
Shortcliffe said his nephew, Pace Kukutai-Tumata, was a victim of circumstance, including a culture of binge drinking. “He’s…
Jonah Lomu’s brother John Lomu pleads guilty to amended drug charge, awaits sentencing
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Dunedin inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attack
Judge Robinson said the victim was defenceless, had his back turned, and had no chance to protect himself.…
Maritime NZ case: Sealord and skipper fined over fatal medical neglect at sea
Now he and his employer have been convicted and fined, with the Sealord Group taking the lion’s share…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals sentencing for decades of sex offending, confronted by victims
The charges spanned more than 20 years and were described by Judge Raoul Neave as “excruciating” for the…
Bestiality in New Zealand: The latest figures, plus forensic psychologist Dr David Jones on how he helps his patients
“It’s across a life span. I’ve got guys ranging from 18 up to their 70s.” He says 10…
Maya Moore turns back on court as she’s jailed for nine years for Wairarapa arsons
Moore didn’t attend her trial despite repeated efforts by the judge to get her to do so, and…
Judge delays sentencing for Auckland driver after meth-fuelled pursuit results in Waikato crash
Those who are accepted into the programme and eventually graduate receive community-based sentences. But the judge noted he…
Arrest warrant issued in Auckland for serial conman Vincent Smith after another immigration scam
Smith, now 37, has a history of testing the patience of judges. During his previous sentencing in February…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge for ‘mercy’ ahead of sentencing
The once-powerful hip-hop innovator apologised for physically assaulting Casandra Ventura, his former girlfriend for more than a decade,…
Ex-clown dies of suspected overdose during Houston murder sentencing
Anderson’s lawyer told KHOU 11 he retrieved a bag of a “brown, crystal-like substance” from the rubbish. Anderson…