A Gisborne teen accused of threatening to kill an MP has made his first appearance in the District Court today
A Gisborne teen accused of threatening to kill an MP has made his first appearance in the District Court today
15 October 2025
The 19-year-old's bail conditions include not associating with the MP, or threatening violence to people or property.
He faces a maximum seven years in prison if convicted.
He also faces a charge under the Harmful Digital Communications Act for alleged social media postings, which could incur up to two years jail.
He has interim name suppression.
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