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The Star Thursday February 22 2024 12 COURT First court appearance for sport star • By Anna Leask A CANTERBURY sports star accused of dishonestly taking a vehicle and intentional damage has appeared in court for the first time in person since he was charged. The man – who listed his occupation on court documents as “athlete” – is facing two charges in the district court. An interim suppression order prevents the reporting his name and any other identifying details. Supported by a representative from his sport, he made a brief appearance before Judge Katie Elkin. He has pleaded not guilty to both charges and has elected a trial by judge alone. The sportsman was granted name suppression when his case was first called in court last year. Court documents state on Wednesday, November 15 - the day after Cup Day at Addington - the man allegedly took a $10,000 car from another person. The charge states he took the car “dishonestly and without claim” but not in circumstances amounting to theft. He is also accused of intentionally damaging the car owner’s garage door. The man was remanded on bail until his next court date. – NZ Herald • By Sam Sherwood A PROMINENT far-right activist has been sentenced to community detention with supervision after he was found in possession of a prohibited firearm despite not holding a firearms licence. Kyle Chapman, the former leader of the far-right National Front white nationalist group, was arrested following a search warrant at a Christchurch address on September 8. The 52-year-old was charged with the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. He was sentenced in the district court by Judge Tom Gilbert on Tuesday, According to the summary of facts, police found a Norinco 7.62mm rifle stored in the wardrobe of his bedroom. He was also in possession of a 7.62mm magazine, which was kept in a camo-print bag under his bed. Three other 7.62mm rifle rounds, 46 .22 calibre rounds, three 12-gauge shotgun shells and two .22 magazines were also in the bag. In the garage was a zip-lock bag containing 82 .22 rounds of ammunition and one 7.62 round Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Chapman avoids jail sentence over prohibited firearm charges SENTENCED: Kyle Chapman is a co-founder of the Right Wing Resistance group. of ammunition. In explanation, Chapman told police the rifle was an airsoft rifle he was given by a friend who had since died. He also pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to comply with Covid-19 lockdown requirements. Chapman’s lawyer, Joshua Grainger, said Chapman had gotten himself into a situation over the years of “hoarding many possessions which he had from his past”. With assistance from family, he has since cleared out his house to make it a better place for his responsibilities as a father and he has pulled back from activism. He said Chapman was “fairly self-motivated” in addressing the needs he had. Judge Gilbert said there was no suggestion the firearms he was in possession of were used or taken into the public. Chapman had some previous convictions but they were from more than 30 years ago. “They are now so old that in my view that can’t have a material bearing on the sentence I impose on you today,” Judge Gilbert said. The judge had read the pre-sentence report including letters from his children and his partner. “It’s apparent you’ve been involved as an activist over the years for various causes, including, at times, far-right groups. “The pre-sentence report says that you have told the writer that you have decided to give those activities away and focus primarily on your family.” Judge Gilbert said he would ordinarily be “somewhat sceptical”, but the material he had read did suggest this is what has happened. The pre-sentence report writer said he was at a “low risk of reoffending”. He sentenced Chapman to six months of home detention with supervision. The various firearms and ammunition would be forfeited to the Crown. Chapman earlier posted on Facebook that he “got raided and arrested”. “Thank (sic) a miracle from God I was not held in custody. But I am looking at jail in the future.” – NZ Herald • More court, page 15 Discover a beautiful world of art and music Selwyn’s only dedicated restorative and implant centre We strive to deliver exceptional services with incredible results and a unique patient experience by utilising our advanced technology which provides a gentle touch. Come and visit our modern, welcoming and friendly practice in Faringdon, and experience the Selwyn Dental difference. Robin Slow . Brian Flintoff . Bob Bickerton Ariana Tikao . Holly Weir Tikao . 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