Wed 11 Mar 2015 In: New Zealand Daily News View at Wayback View at NDHA
File Photo An Auckland man charged over the infection of another man with HIV has been granted interim name suppression. He is facing one count of causing grievous bodily harm with reckless disregard and another of committing a criminal nuisance by doing an unlawful act. He is accused of "committing a criminal nuisance by doing an unlawful act, namely failing to take reasonable precaution of a dangerous thing, namely HIV, knowing that such an act would endanger the life of [complainant]", and "with reckless disregard for the safety of [complainant] caused grievous bodily harm..." Our reporter in court says a suppression order was granted, at the request of the accused’s lawyer. All details of his identity are suppressed. No reason was given, pending discussions later today between the defence lawyer and magistrate. The complainant's name has also been suppressed. The accused did not appear in Auckland District Court this morning. If convicted, he faces up to seven years in prison.
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First published: Wednesday, 11th March 2015 - 11:04am