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Last person charged in Te Atatū drag event protest pleads guilty

1NewsNZ HeraldTuesday 20 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Phineas Mann has pleaded guilty to male assaults female in the Auckland District Court. He was the final of seven people facing charges following a protest at a children's drag king event in West Auckland. Five other group members previously pleaded guilty to common assault charges.

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First reported by 1News, Tue 20 Oct, 12:12pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. 1News1News

    Last of six charged over Te Atatū drag event protest pleads guilty (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Destiny Church-linked group plead guilty to assault at Auckland Pride drag king event (opens in new tab)