Most culpable member of Christchurch teen attack group fought for lesser sentence
Thursday 18 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
A teenager identified as the most culpable member of a group that targeted gay and bisexual men in Christchurch fought for a reduced sentence. The group used the dating app Grindr to lure victims to parks before attacking them. One victim expressed feeling insulted by the legal proceedings.