Youth Imprisoned For Extortion (Press, 25 February 1981)
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Summary: Youth Imprisoned For Extortion (Press, 25 February 1981)
A 19-year-old from Blenheim was sentenced to 18 months in jail for extortion in the High Court at Blenheim. Murray John Wilson pleaded guilty to charges of extorting $500 and $200 from a local businessman by threatening to expose a past homosexual relationship between them. The extortion allegations surfaced after the businessman reached out to the police, revealing that he had been blackmailed by Wilson over a period of three years. Justice O'Regan noted that such offences are rare in New Zealand, stating that while they may occur, they seldom come to public attention. He referred to the behaviour as blackmail, highlighting its serious implications. The court denied a suppression order for Wilson's name but granted one for the name of the complainant.
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