A convicted attempted murderer has had rape charges dropped after his accuser texted a witness
A convicted attempted murderer has had rape charges dropped after his accuser texted a witness
14 March 2019
After telling the jury about her alleged ordeal, the 19-year-old woman sent messages to her best friend - the witness.
The Otago Daily Times reports the friend had been with her and the defendant, Taukiri Chris Keen- immediately before the alleged rape.
Judge Michael Crosbie says it undermined the trial process and the course of justice.
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