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Stephen Robert Wilson fails in bid to appeal his sentence

NZ HeraldRNZMonday 21 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Court of Appeal, New Zealand Parole Board

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Three-time convicted rapist Stephen Robert Wilson has failed to appeal his sentence. Wilson, who has used a wheelchair since 2018, claimed the right side of his body is paralysed after striking a prison van.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 21 Jul 2025, 8:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Wheelchair-using Northland rapist Stephen Robert Wilson fails in bid to appeal his sentence (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Wheelchair-using Northland rapist fails in bid to appeal his sentence (opens in new tab)