Jaz brothers appeal convictions for sexual assaults at Christchurch bar

Tuesday 22 July 2025 · 8 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 22 Jul 2025, 4:34pm

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Danny and Roberto Jaz are challenging their convictions and sentences at the Christchurch High Court. Their lawyers claim the trial judge was biased and that a miscarriage of justice occurred during the original proceedings. The brothers were convicted in 2023 for drugging and assaulting numerous women at Mama Hooch and Venuti.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 22 Jul 2025, 4:00pm

   Mama Hooch appeal: Rapist Christchurch brothers’ lawyer says trial judge ‘biased’ and ‘justice not done’ (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via The PressTue 22 Jul 2025, 4:00pm

   Mama Hooch sexual predators say their trial was unfair (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 22 Jul 2025, 4:07pm

   Mama Hooch rapist brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz challenge their convictions and sentences (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 22 Jul 2025, 4:08pm

   Mama Hooch rapists appeal convictions, victims attend hearing (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 22 Jul 2025, 4:34pm

   Mama Hooch rapist brothers challenge convictions, sentences (opens in new tab)