Tag: sexual_offending
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Man Faces New Sexual Offending Charge in New Zealand
A 63-year-old man already facing historic sexual offending charges in Christchurch has been arrested and charged with breaching bail and a new count of unlawful sexual connection with a male aged 12-16.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand Policesexual offendingunlawful sexual connectionChristchurch District CourtAuckland District Courtarrestbail breach
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Former New Zealand Police Constable Sentenced for Historical Sexual Offending
Brian Denys McFarlane, a former New Zealand Police constable, received a 9-year, 4-month sentence in Hamilton for historical sexual offending, with police acknowledging the victim's bravery and encouraging other victims to come forward.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Brian Denys McFarlaneHamilton District CourtNew Zealand PoliceSexual OffendingSentencingWaikatoCrime
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Hokitika Man Arrested on West Coast for Online Grooming
A 54-year-old Hokitika man has been arrested and charged on New Zealand's West Coast for online grooming. Police allege he communicated with a person he believed was 13 and intended to meet them, opposing bail ahead of his court appearance.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesComputers and InternetEducationLegal Online GroomingNew Zealand PoliceWest CoastChild SafetyArrestGreymouthSexual Offending