Charges downgraded against soldier accused of assaulting former partner

RNZOtago Daily TimesTuesday 18 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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An Army corporal facing a court martial at Burnham Military Camp has had charges downgraded from two counts of strangulation to male assaults female. The prosecution amended the charges after the complainant could not clarify if the events occurred before or after changes to strangulation laws.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 18 Nov 2025, 1:15pm · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
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