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    A Rotorua man has been found guilty of manslaughter over the death of a 10 month old baby

    A Rotorua man has been found guilty of manslaughter over the death of a 10 month old baby


    Karlos Stephens died in November 2014.

    Sixty-one year old Shane Claude Roberts denied murdering the little boy.

    A jury today found him NOT guilty of murder -but guilty of manslaughter.

    Prosecution lawyers argued the baby suffered fatal head trauma after a "forceful and likely violent" assault at the hands of Roberts.

    The Defence maintained it was the baby's mother who likely caused the injuries.

    Roberts has been remanded in custody for sentencing in February.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Police remain tight-lipped over the prosecution of the woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming scandal 8:37

     Law and Order:
    The young woman at the centre of the IPCA case looking at the Jevon McSkimming saga, is still facing prosecution in a connected case 8:17

     Auckland:
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     Environment:
    Fireworks have caused a 200 by 200 square metre fire on Southland's Oreti Beach 8:07

     Business:
    One of the final slices of real estate in Christchurch's Cathedral Square is on the market 7:57

     Law and Order:
    Epstein alleged in private emails that Trump knew of his conduct, newly-released documents appear to show 7:47

     Rugby League:
    Victor Radley will serve half of his 10 NRL league game ban for the Roosters in the competition proper, because the club have decided to count the tests between Australia and England and two pre-season matches as part of his punishment 7:47

     International:
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     Business:
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     Law and Order:
    Compensation's potentially on the cards should Jevon McSkimming's alleged sexual assault victim, take legal action 7:07

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