John Banks won't be awarded costs following acquittalChris McKeen John Banks was victorious in the High Court at Auckland. Former Auckland mayor and MP John Bank's application to be awarded costs of $190,000 for his wrongful conviction and subsequent acquittal has been denied. JASON DORDAY/FAIRFAX NZ Former Auckland mayor and ACT leader John Banks has had an application for costs denied. NIGEL MARPLE/REUTERS Kim Dotcom who faced off against John Banks over his donations. He ended up in court pitted against internet tycoon Kim Dotcom and his wife Mona Dotcom.

Source: Stuff July 14, 2016 03:10 UTC