The police have been told to rethink charges against former Chief Families Commissioner Belinda Milnes
The police have been told to rethink charges against former Chief Families Commissioner Belinda Milnes
28 March 2019
The 50 year old - who is now Simon Bridges' deputy chief of staff - has appeared in the Masterton District Court charged with common assault and wilful trespass.
It relates to an incident in February at a Carterton property Milnes had a financial interest in.
The court heard her ex-partner had asked her to drop off her daughter - because he'd been drinking.
On her arrival her keys were taken from her - and when they weren't returned, she rushed toward the female complainant - whose name is suppressed.
The judge asked the police to get legal advice on how trespass can relate to someone with ownership in a property.
The judge also said police should taker another look at the assault charge.
The case has been adjourned until May 23.
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