John Campbell summonsed as witness re: Army Medals

Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 10:01 am
Press Release: Mediaworks

Media Release
For Immediate Release

Wednesday, 6 May 2009

MediaWorks TV has confirmed a freelance Campbell Live producer Ingrid Leary and Campbell Live presenter John Campbell have both been summonsed as witnesses for the trial in relation to the Waiouru Army Museum Medals burglary.

The trial is scheduled for late October.

Police have also filed an application for an order to compel the two journalists to answer questions disclosing the identity of an informant. This application relates to s68 of the Evidence Act.

MediaWorks TV will be opposing the application.

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