Ex-cop Jevon McSkimming leaves court through side door to avoid media

Friday 19 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 19 Dec 2025, 5:15pm

In this story Jevon McSkimming, Wellington District Court

Former top police officer Jevon McSkimming was permitted to exit through a side door following his sentencing. This allowed him to avoid journalists who were waiting outside the court to question him regarding objectionable material charges.

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1. StuffFri 19 Dec 2025, 4:54pm

   Why a judge let disgraced top cop leave court through a side door, evading waiting journalists (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldFri 19 Dec 2025, 5:15pm

   Jevon McSkimming scandal: Why disgraced ex-cop was able to slip outside court backdoor (opens in new tab)