Trial of prominent sportsman regarding infant injuries continues in Dunedin

Wednesday 20 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 20 Aug 2025, 1:59pm

A prominent sportsperson is on trial in Dunedin District Court for allegedly causing multiple fractures to a baby in July 2023. The defendant, who has interim name suppression, pleaded not guilty to wounding with reckless disregard. Witnesses heard claims regarding a flippant remark and concerns that the child may have been squeezed while being burped.

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1. RNZWed 20 Aug 2025, 10:55am

   Doctor said it was ‘dangerous’ to discuss baby's injuries, sportsman's trial hears (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 20 Aug 2025, 1:15pm

   Theories 'thrown everywhere' in injured baby case (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 20 Aug 2025, 1:20pm

   Prominent sportsperson trial: A flippant remark and a distressed baby (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldWed 20 Aug 2025, 1:59pm

   Prominent sportsman trial: Witness heard ‘flippant’ remark infant’s injuries may have been caused during burping (opens in new tab)