Ex Warrior Kiwi in court

[Skinner]

The name suppression i presume only applies in NZ. Could the name be published here on an australian based site?

Not if we want LeagueUnlimited to remain as an active site. It's all about
the definition of where something is published and there is now plenty
of precedent as far as the internet goes. Named on here would be considered
named in NZ and the site would liable for everything a Judge would throw
at it.

 

[Mixmasterreece]

I really dont think it would be necessary to post the name on here.

If you look hard enough at the clues in some articles its pretty easy to figure out

 

[MKEB...]

I know who the person is... it is just the issue of if he is guilty or not.

At the moment we are only assuming innocense or guilt.

 

[Skinner]

A lot of folks do know who the person is. Everyone is respecting that :

A) The person is innocent until proven guilty.

B) The person has been granted name suppression.

 

[JoeD]

anyone know where you can get a list of kiwis birthdays?

 

[Jesbass]

Personally, while assuming innocence, I'm happy to not know who it is. If he is found guilty, I'll find out in time.

 

[Dr Crane]

I really dont think it would be necessary to post the name on here.

If you look hard enough at the clues in some articles its pretty easy to figure out

People always say that, and it is such a lie.

 

[bayrep]

It doesnt seem to have recieved as much press that league usually gets when something like this happens. There was an article in the NZ herald on about page 4-5 and from what I have seen of the TV news there hasnt been much admittedly I havent seen much news over the week.

 

[JoeD]

People always say that, and it is such a lie.

I totally agree. If these 'clues' have been printed then let us know what they are. As far as i know all that has been stated is that he is an ex warrior and kiwi is self employed and is 41 years old. if you had a list of birthdays it would be easy
source:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3760479a12855,00.html

 

[Scorpio30]

The easiest way around it is to say "I saw such and such outside the district court today". Just as if you'd seen them at McDonalds, then its up to anyone to make of it what they will.

 

[Skinner]

The easiest way around it is to say "I saw such and such outside the district court today". Just as if you'd seen them at McDonalds, then its up to anyone to make of it what they will.

But we won't bother...........will we

 

[Iafeta]

Another consideration for this case would be the inevitable "trial by media" that haunts these kinds of cases.

I'm not sure about your other point though Iafeta - name surpression traditionally is only effective for Joe Public's like you & me, not people who have connections to the accused. When a case involving a "personality" like this hits the courts, a lot of people would already know exactly who it is.

When the "Kiwi Drug Celebrity" case was dragging on a while ago, someone (Newstalk ZB host, can't remember his name) made the point that if you're in the media, or know someone in the media, you'll already know who the suspects are. I imagine this case would be pretty similiar.

Ahhh... the mysteries of Crime Investigation (a channel we have over here in Oz)... some of the tricks played with name suppression and how those suppressions have helped protect and uncover further evidence is quite chilling.. Too many late night CI nights...

 

[sinbad]

I saw the Mad Butcher standing outside Mac Donalds the other day !!!

Now what the hell does that mean ?????

 

[Mixmasterreece]

I totally agree. If these 'clues' have been printed then let us know what they are. As far as i know all that has been stated is that he is an ex warrior and kiwi is self employed and is 41 years old. if you had a list of birthdays it would be easy
source:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3760479a12855,00.html

*EDIT* Knock it off reece - no more please - Skinner