Archive for March, 2016
Tully jury deliberations continue
The jury in the Ashburton WINZ shooting trial was resuming its deliberations about 2pm today, after a morning of repeated courtroom visits. [Updated Report]
Tully trial jury retires
The jury in the trial of Russell John Tully, on charges of murder and attempted murder arising from the September 1 shootings in the Ashburton WINZ office, retired to consider its verdicts at 4pm.
Tully jury told not to consider courtroom restraints
The Russell John Tully trial jury has been told to set aside any views about the defendant being restrained in his chair during the times when he was present in court.
Doubts in Crown case against Tully, says defence
Points in the Crown case against Russell John Tully “raise doubts and create uncertainties” about his alleged identity as the Ashburton WINZ office gunman, says the defence.
Evidence against Tully ‘overwhelming’, says Crown
The Crown says the case that the Ashburton WINZ gunman was Russell John Tully is overwhelming.
Elderly man denies indecent assaults
A 74-year-old man is denying two charges of indecently assaulting women and has elected trial before a judge-alone.
Closing addresses in Tully trial delayed by a day
The jury in the trial of Ashburton murder accused Russell John Tully has been told to retain their “good spirits” and to keep their concentration up while the closing addresses have been delayed for a day.
Attacks on woman, pet dog admitted
Two assaults on a woman, and two attacks on a dog, all within two weeks, were admitted by a 36-year-old man in the Christchurch District Court.
Woman must pay for accountancy work after thefts
A woman who stole from her employer has been ordered to pay the $5261 bill for the accountancy that traced all her offending.
Young offender recovering from brush with synthetic cannabis
An Oxford 20-year-old is back with his family and being closely monitored after a problem encounter with synthetic cannabis.
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