Former ACT president indecent assault case

The story so far

In October 2025, a well-known New Zealander was charged with indecent assault and sexual abuse, and his North Shore District Court appearance was rescheduled.^{13 Oct 2025} In December, a well-known prisoner in his 70s appeared in Auckland District Court facing a serious sexual assault charge over an alleged 1988 incident in Onehunga, and his lawyer entered a not guilty plea.^{3 Dec 2025}

Latest

The most recent story reports that a well-known prisoner in his 70s has pleaded not guilty to a serious sexual assault charge from 1988.^{3 Dec 2025}

Key moments

1. 13 Oct 2025Well-known New Zealander charged with indecent assault and sexual abuse; hearing rescheduled.
2. 21 Oct 2025Tim Jago charged with indecent assault over alleged 1995 incident.
3. 10 Nov 2025Jago pleads not guilty and elects a jury trial.
4. 3 Dec 2025High-profile prisoner charged with serious sexual assault over alleged 1988 incident.

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