Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 17, 2021 4:02:57 GMT 12
CALL TO DISMISS CASE
A defence witness has called for immediate dismissal of the case against accused $17.5 million tax fraudster John Bracken.
Failing that, witness Benjamin Te Pairi wants the presiding judge removed for “inability or misbehavour”.
Mr Te Pairi said the court lacked jurisdiction for the case, which should have been heard on Bracken’s marae (his wife is Maori). Justice Graham Lang should dismiss it immediately or be removed as a judge, in accordance with Section 12 of Te Ture Whenua Act 1993......
www.gisborneherald.co.nz/frontpage-featured/20210316/call-to-dismiss-case/
A defence witness has called for immediate dismissal of the case against accused $17.5 million tax fraudster John Bracken.
Failing that, witness Benjamin Te Pairi wants the presiding judge removed for “inability or misbehavour”.
Mr Te Pairi said the court lacked jurisdiction for the case, which should have been heard on Bracken’s marae (his wife is Maori). Justice Graham Lang should dismiss it immediately or be removed as a judge, in accordance with Section 12 of Te Ture Whenua Act 1993......
www.gisborneherald.co.nz/frontpage-featured/20210316/call-to-dismiss-case/