They sought a 15% sentence reduction for the impact of the October 7 attack and their mental health. Photo / Jason OxenhamHowever, having read reports showing the men grew up with ADHD and had PTSD from supporting October 7 survivors, he said the attack went some way to explaining their poor decision-making. Therefore, he found there was some causative link between the attack and their drug offending, granting them a 10% sentence reduction. Senyor and Etan then hired an Airbnb and on February 18 went to the Auckland hotel and picked up the products containing cocaine. Judge Dawson set a starting point for Etan of eight years’ imprisonment.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 30, 2026 22:33 UTC