Field’s trial in April 2009
July 31st, 2008 at 2:55 pm by David FarrarTV3 reported that former Labour Minister and MP Taito Phillip Field’s trial for corruption in April 2009.
Field is facing 12 bribery and corruption charges and 25 charges of attempting to obstruct or pervert the course of justice.
July 31st, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Punted for touch.
Labour stikes again.
Vote:July 31st, 2008 at 3:07 pm
In these troubled times it’s good to know that you can still rely on one thing – the NZ Police can always be relied on to corruptly shield the Labour Party from public scrutiny.
Vote:July 31st, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Dear Mr Key.
If you want to guarantee that you govern alone after the next election then you need to do two things.
1, Promise a full independent inquiry into govt and police corruption.
2, Promise that National will not enter into a coalition agreement with Peters under ANY circumstances.
Kind Regards
Bruv.
Vote:July 31st, 2008 at 3:19 pm
the NZ Police Force the best money can buy
the NZ Judicary the best money can buy
Vote:July 31st, 2008 at 3:21 pm
This year’s election party funding report is also due in April 2009. Always too little, too late, eh?
Vote:July 31st, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Yeah, but are “they” scared of TPF getting convicted, or getting discharged?
Isn’t the Heleban anxious to be rid of this guy on grounds other than the Thai tiler saga? If he got to win Mangere as an independent, wouldn’t he be a greater thorn in their side than if he is in jail?
Vote:July 31st, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Justice delayed is justice denied, why the hell does it take so long to sort this shit out??? By the time it comes around peoples memories will be that much more hazy about what did or did not go on. Not only that but more taxpayers money will be wasted if he wins the seat (unsurprisingly given what passes for government in the Islands many Islanders don’t see what the big deal is) and then is found guilty and gets chucked out.
Vote:July 31st, 2008 at 6:39 pm
If Field was a National MP the trial would be set down for September.
Bruv: Absolutely!
Vote:July 31st, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Prehaps we should throw Winnie in with Taito. Two trails for the price for the price of one.
Vote:July 31st, 2008 at 9:07 pm
As comsumist points out, justice delayed is justice denied.
National need to announce a shake-up of the justice system, although ,until the country earns more bucks I’m not sure they can do too much.
This country is in disarray. Delayed trials is another symptom of the countries economic malaise.
Vote:July 31st, 2008 at 9:07 pm
What will the New Zealand police do after 8 November? Will Howard Broad’s head explode, unable to cope with the fact Labour MP’s, past and present, will suddenly be subject to the laws of the land?
How long into National’s first term will it be before Howard Broad is out on his ass or will he be more than eager to serve his new master?
Vote:July 31st, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Someday I might tell my “how I met Howard Broad story”, lets just say that the accusations he faced recently about driving while pissed (and was cleared of…how surprising) are sure as hell not the only time he has done it.
Vote:August 1st, 2008 at 10:38 am
OECD rank 22 kiwi
Vote:If Fat Howard is sensible he will do a Mark Prebble and get out before he is thrown out.
August 1st, 2008 at 11:57 am
The problem here is that Taito has been kicked out of the Labour Party because he has long since disagreed with their ideological agenda and in particular has spoken out about their immoral agenda , civil unions ,prostitution and anti smacking etc.
His is very much a conscience crusade and this the very reason that he is now facing corruption charges- all he has tried to do is help some poor down and outers gain some ground in view of helping them remain in NZ.
He has the courage to stand for what he believes in even if the Labour Party doesn’t agree.
I have consistent followed his case because I suspected their was a racquet going on when he got suddenly investigated the day he announced he was going independent-(all the hallmarks of a H1/H2/Williams battle plan)
All the way along he has consistently maintained his innocence in a very open and honourable way that speaks volumes you only need to look at his facial expressions on interviews and then look at how Winnie peacock acts.
Quite simply who do you trust more Taito Philip Field or Winston Peters ?
Vote:August 1st, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Who do I trust more? Let me see, a man facing fraud charges for using his position of power to enrich himself or one that refuses to tell us where large amounts of money have gone and was in a position to benefit those that paid. hhhhmmmm
Vote:August 1st, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Kiki, How did Philip Field use power to enrich himself?
That is exactly the point that provoked my interest I dont think he received or sought any personal benefit that has been proved at all.
It is obvious that Winnie has enriched himself in not just baubles!!
Vote:August 1st, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Agree, Polemic, that’s exactly what I meant when I said this:
# PhilBest (2072) Add karma Subtract karma +0 Says:
July 31st, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Yeah, but are “they” scared of TPF getting convicted, or getting discharged?
Isn’t the Heleban anxious to be rid of this guy on grounds other than the Thai tiler saga? If he got to win Mangere as an independent, wouldn’t he be a greater thorn in their side than if he is in jail?
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