Photo: NZ HeraldA blackmail trial in Christchurch has heard a dispute arose after a paid sexual encounter between a Canterbury based public figure and the accused. The trial started in the Christchurch District Court today of a person accused of trying to blackmail a Canterbury based public figure. Crown lawyer Sean Mallett said the two made contact on dating app Grindr, and had a sexual encounter. Sean Mallett said that prior to the sexual encounter the defendant had mentioned being rewarded for the encounter, but they had not agreed on an amount or method of payment. Later that day the complainant paid the other man $250.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 12, 2024 06:58 UTC