Former ACT Party president appeals sexual abuse conviction and sentence

Tuesday 17 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 17 Jun 2025, 9:20pm

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Tim Jago is appealing his convictions for sexually abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s. The Court of Appeal heard his case on Tuesday following a jury trial last year. One survivor has stated they forgive Jago despite the legal proceedings.

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1. RNZTue 17 Jun 2025, 5:17pm

   Former ACT Party president Tim Jago appeals sexual abuse conviction and sentence (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 17 Jun 2025, 5:25pm

   Survivor forgives former ACT Party president, despite appeal (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 17 Jun 2025, 5:39pm

   Former ACT president appeals sexual abuse conviction and sentence (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZTue 17 Jun 2025, 6:50pm

   Former ACT Party president appeals sexual abuse conviction and sentence (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldTue 17 Jun 2025, 9:20pm

   Court hears former Act president Tim Jago’s appeal against sexual abuse conviction, sentence (opens in new tab)