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New Allegations Could Bring 20-Year Sentence for McLennan

11/7/2025

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A prominent New Zealander faces new sexual abuse allegations that could yield up to 20 years.
He was previously charged with abusing a male in 1995 and now faces an unlawful sexual-connection charge.
Separately, McLennan admitted to receiving commercial sex from a 14-year-old girl, and his name is suppressed until March 2026.
The court sentenced him to five years and three months for downloading extensive child exploitation material.

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Story summary

A prominent New Zealander faces new sexual abuse allegations that could yield up to 20 years.
He was previously charged with abusing a male in 1995 and now faces an unlawful sexual-connection charge.
Separately, McLennan admitted to receiving commercial sex from a 14-year-old girl, and his name is suppressed until March 2026.
The court sentenced him to five years and three months for downloading extensive child exploitation material.