Man avoids conviction after whacking wife repeatedly with extension cordSTUFF A man who pleaded guilty to a serious domestic violence charge has escaped conviction after Friday's hearing in the New Plymouth District Court. (File Photo)A man who struck his wife multiple times with an extension cord, leaving her with welts and bruising, has escaped conviction. The summary of facts said his wife was in the bedroom resting and the door to the room was locked. Dsouza, an Indian national, repeatedly banged on the door in an effort to talk to his wife, the force of which broke the lock. Dsouza picked up a piece of white extension cord and hit his wife with it repeatedly.

Source: Stuff March 11, 2018 02:48 UTC