Political figure denies assault charge from Dunedin bar incident

A former political figure has pleaded not guilty to three charges, including assault, during a court appearance at the Dunedin District Court. The charges stem from an alleged incident at a Dunedin bar on November 27, involving assault, escaping police custody, and behaving disorderly. Judge Emma Parsons has granted interim name suppression, citing concerns for the defendant’s family’s wellbeing, until the next court appearance in April.

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