A United Kingdom court has sentenced New Zealand businessman Eric Watson to a four-month jail term. TVNZ reports a High Court judge in London found Watson in contempt of court for withholding information about his assets from philanthropist Sir Owen Glenn. New Zealand businessman Eric Watson has been in a long legal battle with Sir Owen Glen. Sir Owen Glenn has been involved in a long legal dispute with Eric Watson. Justice Nugee added he strongly suspected Pollock "may have been led to believe that it would suit Mr Watson if she refused to provide them".

Source: New Zealand Herald October 19, 2020 17:46 UTC