Allegations of Sexual Abuse


Mt Maunganui Pack Rape Case


5. Sentencing  Aug 2005

 




One News
August 23 2005

Appeal against pack rape convictions

Three of four men convicted of pack raping a young woman in Mount Maunganui 16 years ago have appealed against their convictions.

The four were found guilty of attacking the 20-year-old after a trial in the High Court at Wellington last month.

Lawyers for two men whose names and occupations remain suppressed have lodged appeals against both conviction and sentence.

A third man involved, 40-year-old firefighter Warren Hales, who was jailed for five-and-a-half years, has appealed only against his conviction.

No date has been set for the hearing.