About this episode
The episode discusses the conclusion of the High Court trial of Peter Ellis, highlighting tensions, loyalties, and allegations of abuse of power.
Tensions run high as the High Court trial of Peter Ellis reaches its conclusion. This series was first released on October 2023. To see more images and details about Peter Ellis and the series, visit the RNZ website here . The trial grinds on, loyalties are tested, and a sense of exhaustion sets in. Are there, as Ellis and his supporters claim, abuses of power by key witnesses such as leading child psychologist Karen Zelas, key members of the police team, and some of the complainant parents? Is there medical evidence of the abuse? And will Rob Harrison, the defence lawyer, call Peter Ellis to the stand? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Topics covered
- High Court trial
- Peter Ellis
- child psychology
- abuse of power
- defense strategy
Keywords
- Peter Ellis
- High Court trial
- Karen Zelas
- Rob Harrison
- child abuse
- defense lawyer
- trial conclusion
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RNZ
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