New Zealand

Allan Titford granted parole on 10th attempt

Convicted rapist and arsonist Allan Titford has been granted parole after serving nearly 13 years in prison.

Skinny McBuntu

A former Northland farmer who was convicted in 2013 of raping his wife, committing violence against his children, and burning down his home has been granted parole on his 10th application. He had blamed the arson attack on local Māori. The decision comes after he has served almost 13 years behind bars.

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RNZ

Allan Titford granted parole on 10th attempt

He was found guilty in 2013 of 39 charges related to raping his wife, violence against his children, and burning down his home – an arson attack he blamed on local Māori.

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NZ Herald

Allan Titford granted parole on 10th attempt

The former Northland farmer has been granted parole on his 10th bid.

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1News

Rapist who blamed arson on local Māori released on 10th parole attempt

Prominent Northland farmer and anti-Treaty activist Allan Titford has been granted parole on his 10th attempt, after serving almost 13 years behind bars.

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