Fund manager fights for name suppression over assault charge

Fund manager fights for name suppression over assault charge
The unnamed fund manager appeared in the Auckland District Court on Friday morning. (Image: Department of Justice)
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An Auckland investment fund manager is battling to keep his name suppressed until the end of his trial for an alleged assault and burglary.It's alleged that he blinded his neighbour in a backyard scrap.Judge Anna Skellern reserved her decision on continuing suppression after a colourful hearing in the Auckland District Court on Friday morning, so his name remains secret, for now.The man earlier pleaded not guilty to charges of wounding with intent to injure and burglary and will fight his case at a trial set for March next year.He face...

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