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Tea Ropati -
League Star accused of rape |
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Radio
New Zealand A court hearing next week will determine whether the
identity of a former rugby league star accused of rape, will remain secret. The man, who has name suppression, was charged with the
three counts of sexual violation, including rape after the alleged offences
in June. The former Kiwi and Warriors player was supported by
family members as he made a second appearance at the Auckland District Court
today. An interim name suppression order that had been due
to expire tomorrow, was continued, as the man's lawyer, Gary Gotlieb told the
court there were compelling reasons for the identity of the star to be kept
hidden. That matter will be debated at a half day name
suppression hearing on Tuesday. |
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