The accused man, who has name suppression, pleaded not guilty to one charge of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection between 1994 and 1995. The complainant said he was put to bed by the accused, and woke to find he was being sexually assaulted. The complainant had earlier mentioned the alleged abuse to the writer of a pre-sentence report. On Tuesday, the accused's defence lawyer, David Stevens, asked the complainant about the timing of the complaint. I don't advertise my past, I don't pity myself for what has happened to me over my life time.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 17, 2026 21:40 UTC