S10 | Ep 21: Kicked Out of Court | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2

S10 | Ep 21: Kicked Out of Court | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2

June 17, 2026 · 54 min · Season 10 · Episode 21

About this episode

Melanie Reid is unexpectedly escorted from court during closing addresses, raising questions about the judge's decision amidst a contentious trial.

In the midst of the closing addresses, Melanie unexpectedly finds herself being escorted from the Dunedin court by security. Was it an overreaction by the judge, or a fair call? Meantime, the defence tells the jury the prosecution case is “total rubbish”. But after weeks of testimony and evidence, will the jury agree? Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to our latest investigation, Diagnosis of a Crime, all four seasons of award-winning The Boy in the Water, both seasons of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid. Discover more at Newsroom.co.nz and search for Melanie Reid Investigates on Facebook and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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