Alleged chopper robber sacks lawyer and makes speech from dock

A man accused of stealing vital equipment from a rescue helicopter is now facing three additional burglary charges and appeared in court with an unusual sovereign-citizen speech, challenging the court’s jurisdiction. He was remanded in custody until next month, with mental-health reports requested. The defendant is accused of various thefts and burglaries, including unlawfully taking vehicles and stealing goods from multiple businesses in Dunedin.

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