Author Archive: David Clarkson
Couple continue to deny torching car
A young Belfast couple will serve home detention together after being found guilty of torching a car in a revenge attack.
Contractor admits earthwork offences
Kaiapoi business owner Dave Clemence has admitted Resource Management Act charges relating to earthworks on three North Canterbury properties.
Three more admit Riccarton bus lounge attack
Three men have admitted taking part in an armed gang attack at the Riccarton bus lounge on March 17.
Professional man denies 14 indecency charges
Four more sex charges have been laid against a Christchurch professional man who has now pleaded not guilty to a total of 14 charges.
Caravan ‘squatter’ pleads guilty
A burglar caught sleeping in a caravan on a Rolleston property has pleaded guilty and now faces sentencing next month on a total of 10 charges.
Alleged abuser says sex was ‘normal, consensual’
A man accused of 19 sex and violence charges against his travelling companion has given evidence that the couple had “a normal, consensual” sexual relationship.
Girl victim of two sex attacks by same intruder
A 14-year-old Christchurch girl was the victim of rape and violation by the same nighttime intruder who entered her home and committed sex attacks two months apart.
Couch-surfing host faces jail time on other charges
Sex charges have been dropped against a former Christchurch couch-surfing host who was accused of preying on tourists, but he faces a likely jail term after being found guilty today on other sex charges.
Sex abuse victim ‘showing signs of PTSD’
An 11-year-old girl is showing signs of post traumatic stress disorder after repeated rapes by her father, who was today jailed for more than a decade.
Evidence fabricated by teens, defence claims
A man accused of posing as a social worker to meet young people claims the teenagers gave fabricated evidence against him at his Christchurch District Court jury trial.
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