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Shipton, Schollum vs Jane Doe Page 3 - 2007 Trial of
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The brother of a former policeman
found not guilty of historical sexual offending says the charges were
politically motivated. A jury has found former policeman
Brad Shipton, and his co accused, Assistant Commissioner Clint Rickards and
Bob Schollum not guilty of kidnapping and indecently assaulting a 16-year-old
in Rotorua more than two decades ago. Brad Shipton's brother Greg
Shipton says the trial has taken an immense toll on his family, and they're
angry they had to go through it. He says Clint Rickards has been
persecuted, and the case has been politically motivated. Greg Shipton says he believes
there wasn't enough evidence to bring the case to trial. Meanwhile, the brother of former
policeman Bob Schollum says the not guilty verdict is a huge relief. However Paul Schollum says he was
uncomfortable with the way the investigation into the latest case was carried
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