Photo: NZMEOne of New Zealand’s most high-profile prisoners has been released on parole after spending nearly 40 years behind bars. Arthur William Taylor (62) was granted parole in January after being denied 19 times prior. In recent years Taylor has become better known as the “jailhouse lawyer” after a series of successful court cases. Taylor also wished to study and the Parole Board received written confirmation of university courses being provided to him in Dunedin and Auckland. 2019: Granted parole, and released February 11.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 10, 2019 21:56 UTC