Allegations of Sexual Abuse

False Allegations

John Edgar case



Waikato Times
May 7, 1998

Verdict paramount
Letter to the Editor
by Leighton Collins, Hamilton

Margaret my wife pointed out that during John Edgar's trial he was always referred to in the media as Mr John Timothy Edgar, yet, as soon as he was found not guilty he was addressed by his correct title: Dr Edgar. Isn't it amazing that the media will use anything to put a person down but reverts very quickly when the tables are turned. I wonder how long it would take to be corrected if I wrote Sir, instead of Editor when writing to the editor. Isn't it the same? But what's paramount is the verdict which showed Dr John Timothy Edgar; not guilty. (Abridged)