Manslaughter charge dropped in fatal stabbing of former rugby league player

Saturday 7 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 7 Jun 2025, 8:21am

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Prosecutors have abandoned a manslaughter charge against an unnamed woman involved in the December 2023 death of former Māori representative Neville Ramsay. The incident occurred after Ramsay allegedly barricaded himself in the woman's home and wrapped a string around her neck.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 7 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   Crown drops manslaughter charge against woman who fatally stabbed ex-NZ Māori league player after alleged abuse (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 7 Jun 2025, 8:21am

   Manslaughter charge dropped against woman accused of killing former rugby league player (opens in new tab)