Prominent sportsman found not guilty of injuring infant
Monday 8 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated 
A jury has unanimously found a prominent sportsman not guilty in the Dunedin District Court. The man, whose name is suppressed, faced charges of injuring with reckless disregard and assault after a baby was found to have multiple broken bones.
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