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Reopening a Decade-Old Assault Case | Auckland News
A decade-old sexual assault case is being reopened after a damning internal review reveals the original investigation was botched — the complainant, then just 15, felt ignored and disbelieved, while the accused athlete’s career was prioritized. The review found the lead detective failed to conduct a proper inquiry and noted the suspect likely had no valid defense. Now, an independent team is taking over the reinvestigation, while the former detective faces scrutiny. The complainant still carries deep pain, demanding accountability, and police have pledged to apologize — signaling a…
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