Father Michael O’Donnell, a teacher at Hato Pāora College, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for sexually abusing students, including victim Kamahl Tupetagi who has chosen to speak out about the lasting effects of the abuse. O’Donnell is the third staff member from the college to be convicted of historical sex crimes against students. A concerned parent has reached out for help, expressing worry for their son Kamahl Willcocks who is struggling and terrified to return to Hato Pāora College.
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Parolee Kingirangi Karanga jailed for armed burglary in West Auckland
Kingirangi Johnson Karanga, a recent parolee, was sentenced to an additional 18 months in prison after holding a gun to his ex-partner in West Auckland, while her toddler walked into the room, urging him to leave. Judge Rebecca Guthrie highlighted the victim's vulnerability during the incident, which influenced the decision to stack the new sentence on top of his existing one for violating parole. Need More Context? 🔎
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