Lawyer challenges gang insignia ban in High Court

RNZNZ HeraldThe PostTuesday 4 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Lawyer Chris Nicholls is asking the High Court to overturn the conviction of Mana-Apiti Brown, a 19-year-old gang member. The challenge argues that the gang patch ban is an absurd limit on freedom. Brown was convicted for wearing a Nomad Bad Company cap at a community event in the Hutt Valley.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 4 Mar 2025, 1:51pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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