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Shipton, Schollum vs Jane Doe Page 3 - 2007 Trial of
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Deputy Police Commissioner Rob
Pope, said that following the acquittal of Clint Rickards in the Auckland
High Court today Police would now move to address employment issues. "The last three years have
been a difficult time for everyone concerned - for the complainant, the
defendant and his family and the police inquiry team. "The allegations made were
very serious and had to be placed before the Court in order for justice to be
done." Mr Pope said the case had
naturally been of concern to all police staff. "Now that the criminal case
has gone through the full process we move into the employment issues phase.
This will take some time to complete though we will move as quickly as
possible. Mr Rickards will remain on suspension during this process". "I do not wish to prejudice
that process by providing further public commentary at this point. A bit more
patience will be required before we can put all these issues behind us,"
said Mr Pope. |
