Parole Board rejects James Wallace’s latest bid to lift his release conditions

Parole Board rejects James Wallace’s latest bid to lift his release conditions
James Wallace will have to stay at home and continue to tell probation who visits him, Parole Board rules. (Image: NZME)
Garth Bray
Businessman, former knight and convicted sex offender James Wallace has failed to convince the Parole Board he deserves greater liberty, while still professing his innocence.“He is currently assessed at low risk, not no risk,” board convenor and District Court Judge Eddie Paul said in the decision released on Friday.“The board is mindful that these conditions are in place to mitigate his risk of further offending.”Wallace appeared before the board with counsel David Jones, KC, last Friday.Protesting innocenceThe dec...

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