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Howard Temple Sentenced, Appeals While Out on Bail

1/2/2026

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Howard Temple was sentenced to 26 months for decades of sexual abuse.
He attended a community market in Moana, provoking public outrage.
Judge Raoul Neave described the charges as excruciating for victims.
Temple's lawyer filed an appeal.
He was granted bail with conditions to live away from the Gloriavale site.

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Story summary

Howard Temple was sentenced to 26 months for decades of sexual abuse.
He attended a community market in Moana, provoking public outrage.
Judge Raoul Neave described the charges as excruciating for victims.
Temple's lawyer filed an appeal.
He was granted bail with conditions to live away from the Gloriavale site.