Sex charges dropped against former CYFS caregiver Earl Opetaia

Wednesday 26 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 26 Feb 2025, 12:01pm

In this story High Court, Court of Appeal

A High Court judge has dropped sexual offending charges against former Child, Youth and Family Services worker Earl Opetaia. The decision follows a Court of Appeal ruling that quashed his previous convictions and ordered a retrial.

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1. StuffWed 26 Feb 2025, 9:24am

   Former CYFS caregiver Earl Opetaia has sex charges dropped (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 26 Feb 2025, 12:01pm

   Auckland CYF abuse case: Sexual abuse charges dropped against ex-carer Earl Opetaia after Court of Appeal victory (opens in new tab)