Tuesday, July 05, 2005
The verdict
I have been following this trial with interest. Here is the Stuff story on the verdict as soon as it came out. I wonder now if the suppresison orders will be lifted. If they are I expect widespread debate.
Pack rape accused found guilty
05 July 2005
BREAKING NEWS
Four men were this morning found guilty of abducting and raping a woman at Mt Maunganui 16 years ago.
The men, aged 40, 46, 47 and 53 had pleaded not guilty in the High Court at Wellington to the charges.
The woman, who is now 37, said that in January 1989, she was lured to a beach hut on the pretext of having lunch with one of the men, and was raped there.
The men said she was a willing partner in a group sex session.
Key details in the trial have been suppressed.
Two of the men were acquitted of charges of sexual violation with an object.
The verdicts came at the end of 12 hours of deliberation, following a two and half week trial.
They were returned just before midday by the jury of eight women and four men.
All four men will be sentenced on August 5.
Pack rape accused found guilty
05 July 2005
BREAKING NEWS
Four men were this morning found guilty of abducting and raping a woman at Mt Maunganui 16 years ago.
The men, aged 40, 46, 47 and 53 had pleaded not guilty in the High Court at Wellington to the charges.
The woman, who is now 37, said that in January 1989, she was lured to a beach hut on the pretext of having lunch with one of the men, and was raped there.
The men said she was a willing partner in a group sex session.
Key details in the trial have been suppressed.
Two of the men were acquitted of charges of sexual violation with an object.
The verdicts came at the end of 12 hours of deliberation, following a two and half week trial.
They were returned just before midday by the jury of eight women and four men.
All four men will be sentenced on August 5.
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did you hear the interview on NatRad between linda clark and a woman who is a family member of one of those whose name is still suppressed? v interesting
from what i've heard this case, and the other case, are the tip of the iceberg.
from what i've heard this case, and the other case, are the tip of the iceberg.
I missed this span. What was the gist of the interview?
I know a lot more now, but the widespread suppression orders prevent me from saying anything. The iceberg is very large too Span.
I know a lot more now, but the widespread suppression orders prevent me from saying anything. The iceberg is very large too Span.
well the woman's voice was distorted greatly, to stop identification. she was adamant about the innocence of her relative. but not in a totally blaming the victim way. it was a very "soft" interview from clark, as it had to be really.
when do you think this stuff will start to come out in the media?
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when do you think this stuff will start to come out in the media?
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