A judge offered little sympathy for a Taranaki woman convicted of stealing from her elderly father today when she appeared in court for re-sentencing after she failed to make regular reparation payments. Helen Christine Williams, of Stratford, appeared in the New Plymouth District Court today before Judge Chris Sygrove. She was ordered to pay back the money she stole at a rate of $200 per week but has failed to fulfill this requirement. In response to Hannam's comments about media interest and Williams' desire to avoid further public scrutiny, Judge Sygrove commented "she could do that by repaying the money". Saying he needed more time to consider the information before him, Judge Sygrove then adjourned the case until May 31, giving Williams some stern advice.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 05, 2017 02:15 UTC