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Gang insignia charge withdrawn over rugby league jersey

A gang member's charge relating to gang insignia has been withdrawn after prosecutors determined it involved a rugby league jersey.

Skinny McBuntu

A charge against a Mongrel Mob member has been withdrawn. The charge related to gang insignia but was found to involve a rugby league jersey. His lawyer described the prosecution as "stupid".

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Syd Te Rata gang insignia charge withdrawn over rugby league jersey

Mongrel Mob member Syd Te Rata's lawyer has described the prosecution as 'stupid'.

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