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Hidden Evidence in Hall’s Case | Auckland News
A judge has denied a motion to dismiss a case against two ex-cops accused of hiding critical evidence in the 1985 trial of Alan Hall, a Pākehā man wrongfully convicted of murder. The key missing detail? A witness described the suspect as Māori — a detail that never reached the jury or appeals, potentially skewing the trial’s outcome. Now, prosecutors allege the officers deliberately withheld this evidence to influence the verdict. The judge ruled the case can proceed, with the defense set to begin their rebuttal tomorrow. This trial is a direct sequel to Hall’s 19-year wrongful imprisonment…
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