Allegations of Sexual Abuse in NZ

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Cases - 2004



NZ Herald
January 13, 2004

False complaints rapped


A Christchurch man who lied about being repeatedly molested by priests at a St John of God school in the 1970s has been told he has made life more difficult for genuine victims.

John Kevin Fenn, 39, a sickness beneficiary with intellectual disabilities, pleaded guilty in Christchurch District Court to making a false statement to police.

Judge Stephen Erber told Fenn he was lucky he was not facing more serious charges.