Veitch sentenced

[enigma51]

So that makes it all right? And you know this, how? (see your comments below)


You have got an odd idea of what's "funny". I think that any domestic violence case that involved a broken back would have been covered by the media.

Most people who have posted about this do know the facts. They read newspapers.

I see if you read the newspaper you know have all the facts

free speech i assume?

[rosie631]

Veitch will be bleating on again on Sunday. 7.30. I think TV3 or maybe 1?

[scumdog]

I have no opinion to offer on the court case, as it's none of my business, and it doesn't affect me, and I don't have all the facts, and I don't know the people involved.

What I will say is how crazy it is that someone can be so important, a celebrity, just because lots of people see their face on the idiot box. So fucking what? What does this have to do with worth as a person, importance, or anything else? If the guy makes $500k a year going "Blah blah blah" on TV and radio, I think that's ridiculous, but I also think it makes not an iota of difference to how newsworthy what he does is, nor to what business it is to anyone else. He's hardly in a position of authority. He's just a minor 'celebrity' - famous for being "famous in Noo Zilund".
Big whoop.

Personally, just like with most sports commentators, I can't stand seeing him on the box. Even before he was naughty I used to change channels. Do the same thing with that other dork, John Campbell, and that weird robot/alien who reads the TV3 news (Alistair something-or-other?)

I'd imagine none of you people contributing to this thread would be interested either, if it were not for Veitch's 'fame' (and now apparent 'infamy').

If it had been a gang member from south Auckland up on his third charge of domectic violence would he have got the same attention?

And the same sentence?

I think not on both counts.

Zero publicity
Softer sentence

[Headbanger]

If it had been a gang member from south Auckland up on his third charge of domectic violence would he have got the same attention?

And the same sentence?

I think not on both counts.

Zero publicity
Softer sentence

You love your "ifs"

[Number One]

Interesting to see that the 6 charges that were 'dropped' were all MALE ASSAULTS FEMALE...seems it wasn't as much of a 'one off' as they would like us to believe.

I think the media has given him hell but I really have no sympathy for him..assault is assault. He should've gone down AND now it turns out that Dame Susan Devoy AND other high profiles are pissed about their 'references' being used for the court case when they thought they were being used for a passport application and other unrelated to the case stuff. Would seem he won't be needing a passport anyway! Won't be allowed to leave the country will he?

The fact too that he gets to choose where he does his PD/Community service is a joke. He "LOVES working for charities and looks forward to the opportunity to work for them again" prfffft

Again I have no sympathy for him - seems his remorse is about his 'getting caught and as a consequence having ruined his life'.

[jrandom]

Interesting to see that the 6 charges that were 'dropped' were all MALE ASSAULTS FEMALE...seems it wasn't as much of a 'one off' as they would like us to believe.

Although some of them were for the likes of biffing a cushion at her, if I recall correctly.

The victim's commentary in the Herald story yesterday was that he'd pleaded guilty to the most serious charge, the one relating to kicking her in the back, in return for having the others dropped.

Again I have no sympathy for him...

In spite of this single conviction for assault, the dude has his life pretty well sorted. Money, pussy, fame, good health. He's ticked all the boxes.

So I'm pretty sure he doesn't feel like he needs your sympathy.

[Big Dave]

Money, pussy, fame, good health. He's ticked all the boxes.

You need more boxes.

[jrandom]

You need more boxes.

They're not my boxes.

[Big Dave]

They're not my boxes.

Correction: He needs more boxes.

[jrandom]

Correction: He needs more boxes.

Can't argue with that.

[Murray]

AND now it turns out that Dame Susan Devoy AND other high profiles are pissed about their 'references' being used for the court case when they thought they were being used for a passport application and other unrelated to the case stuff.

A reference is a reference. Are they now saying he's an OK guy for this reason and not OK for that reason. If so say it in the reference. Sorry but if you are gullible enough to give someone a reference that embellishes someones standing, they can use it for whatever they like.

Otherwise state in the reference "for passport reasons only"

[rosie631]

A reference is a reference. Are they now saying he's an OK guy for this reason and not OK for that reason. If so say it in the reference. Sorry but if you are gullible enough to give someone a reference that embellishes someones standing, they can use it for whatever they like.

Otherwise state in the reference "for passport reasons only"

Yeah. Must admit I found that a bit strange too.

[Skyryder]

A reference is a reference. Are they now saying he's an OK guy for this reason and not OK for that reason. If so say it in the reference. Sorry but if you are gullible enough to give someone a reference that embellishes someones standing, they can use it for whatever they like.

Otherwise state in the reference "for passport reasons only"

According to the Press this morning Devoy explicitly stated that her reference was for a passport application. This had been removed from what was given to the judge. Much the same thing happened with Hamish Carter. He had understood the reference was for a job interview. Apprently Veitch had asked him persoanly for one. So I'll let the Veitch apologists explain this one.


Skyryder

[Cookie Monster]

Now for my 2 cents worth..........

He paid her compensation for her ill health. All she had to do was complain 3 years ago...thats right 3 years ago or keep her mouth shut.

I dont agree with what he did but how many times does he have to be punished......

Hope he gets back to the radio where he deserves to be.....

[Tank]

According to the Press this morning Devoy explicitly stated that her reference was for a passport application. This had been removed from what was given to the judge. Much the same thing happened with Hamish Carter. He had understood the reference was for a job interview. Apprently Veitch had asked him persoanly for one. So I'll let the Veitch apologists explain this one.


Skyryder

Apparently the sentence about the passport was removed from what was given to the judge.

Isnt that almost forgery?