PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSONA former Dunedin Airport security officer who planted a fake bomb in a restricted area has been granted bail. The decision sparked emotional scenes in court with the defendant tears mirrored by weeping family members in the public gallery. Judge Michael Crosbie thanked jurors for the diligent service yesterday and said, in his view, the evidence against Maid was “overwhelming”. The former aviation security worker was remanded in custody overnight and his counsel Deborah Henderson applied for bail on his behalf this morning. Judge Crosbie allowed Maid bail ahead of sentencing, which will take place in January.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 18, 2020 23:48 UTC