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National | Child abuse

James Parker referred to High Court

The Kaitaia District Court has referred James Parker to the High Court for sentencing after he pleaded guilty to committing a further 25 sex-related offences against children, today.

Outside the court, Parker's lawyer was challenged for implying that his client's acts were non-violent.  Dean Nathan reports

Reporter: Dean Nathan. 

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