John Nicholl has resigned from his teaching job at Taieri College. PHOTO: ROB KIDDAt every turn, John Nicholl fought desperately to keep his name out of the public eye. When the Otago Daily Times instructed a lawyer to formally oppose permanent suppression, Nicholl’s legal team opposed the release of any documents. At sentencing, Mrs Henderson argued the potential impact on Nicholl’s family of his name being released amounted to extreme hardship. “I accept, Mr Nicholl, this is a very sad day for you and your family,” Judge Rollo said.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 03, 2021 16:30 UTC