According to the Crown summary of facts, Pickering, the other man, the woman and a friend of the woman engaged in sexual activity together in the bedroom. In the video, the man looks at the camera and grins, waves a “hang loose” sign and then high-fives Pickering. She messaged Pickering and the other man asking about the video but they both denied it existed. When the woman pressed the men to come clean, Pickering sent derogatory messages to his co-offender about the woman. Arguing for permanent name suppression and a discharge without conviction, Pascoe said a conviction could potentially impact his “very promising rugby career”.

Source: Stuff July 31, 2024 17:15 UTC