Author Archive: David Clarkson
Preventive detention warning for violent offender
A man who kicked his best mate in the head three times, fracturing his skull while he was pinned to the ground by someone else, has been jailed for six-and-a-half years.
Rape accused in tears at guilty verdicts
Joshua Allan Schooner was in tears as a Christchurch District Court jury found him guilty of raping and sexually violating a woman after considering its verdicts for just two hours.
Steroids dealing sentencing delayed
Sentencing for convicted illegal steroids dealer Phillip James Musson has been delayed to October 22, after a difficulty arose shortly before he was due to be dealt with in the Christchurch District Court today.
Sex was consensual, says rape accused
A man facing rape and sexual violation charges has given evidence to tell the Christchurch District Court jury that the sexual encounter was “perfectly consensual”.
Petrol murder case committal delayed
More time has been granted for preparation of the prosecution case against two men charged with murder arising from an alleged burning petrol attack.
McGrath extradition may go to Minister
Extradition to Australia on hundreds of sex charges for former Catholic brother Bernard Kevin McGrath may need to be considered by the Minister of Justice, after a decision on an appeal to the High Court.
Second woman refers to accused’s ‘split personality’
A second woman has described accused rapist Joshua Allan Schooner as having a “split personality” during a sexual encounter.
Man admits burning boy’s face
A Christchurch man has admitted burning the face of his five-year-old son with a fan heater after losing his temper because of a scorch mark on the carpet.
Threatening woman admits trespass charge
A woman with a threatening and often violent reputation has admitted another charge of trespassing at Pioneer Recreation and Sports Centre where she has been banned since July 2012.
Woman ‘stranded’ by police before rape
A woman says she was repeatedly raped by a man after police took away her car keys and left her stranded in a pub car park in the early hours of the morning.
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