Police officer Matthew Rogers appears in Auckland on objectionable publication charges
Police officer Matthew Rogers appeared in an Auckland court facing nine charges of possessing objectionable publications. This follows a series of internal police reviews and arrests related to child sexual exploitation and bestiality material.
Why it matters
The case highlights a significant internal scandal within the New Zealand police force involving the possession of illegal and harmful material by staff.
Stood-down police officer Matthew Rogers made his first appearance in Manukau District Court after being charged with nine charges of possessing objectionable publications. Photo / Jason Dorday
The article reports on court proceedings and police statements without editorializing.
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