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Wellington Landlord Guilty of Intimate Recording, Court Attire Odd

5/13/2026

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Story summary

Matthew Ryan appeared in Wellington District Court wearing a moon boot and a walking frame.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of making intimate visual recordings and two counts of publishing them.
Ryan entered not-guilty pleas to additional charges that include threatening to kill and strangulation.
He is a well-known Wellington landlord who owns numerous rental properties.

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Story summary

Matthew Ryan appeared in Wellington District Court wearing a moon boot and a walking frame.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of making intimate visual recordings and two counts of publishing them.
Ryan entered not-guilty pleas to additional charges that include threatening to kill and strangulation.
He is a well-known Wellington landlord who owns numerous rental properties.