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Ellis' petition signed by elite
A new
bid is being made to force a top-level inquiry into the conviction of
Christchurch Civic Creche worker Peter Ellis.
The signatures of 100 prominent New Zealanders, including former prime
ministers, are being gathered seeking a royal commission of inquiry.
Ellis was jailed in 1993 after being found guilty of abusing pre-schoolers in
his care.
Ellis's application for a pardon was declined two years ago.