James Parker's prison sentence extended after new victim comes forward

Otago Daily TimesRNZNZ HeraldWednesday 25 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Former school deputy principal James Parker has received an increased sentence after a new victim came forward. A judge described his recent offending as having a sadistic flavour. The convicted paedophile was reportedly close to being released from prison before the sentence was extended.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Wed 25 Jun 2025, 8:13pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 13 hours
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    Paedophile has sentence extended as new victim comes forward (opens in new tab)

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