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Eight Years Later Justice Sought for Hale | Auckland News
After eight years without answers, the inquest into the tragic death of Benjamin Thomas Hale begins in Hamilton, as his family finally seeks justice for the 2018 incident where he died in the Waikato River during a police chase. Hale, wanted for allegedly breaching a protection order and possibly carrying a firearm, fled into the water and was never rescued despite a massive search involving boats and helicopters. His partner and family, enduring years of pain and lack of transparency, demand accountability and closure. The inquest will examine whether police acted appropriately, the validity…
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