Chief Stipe Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Grace Millane suppression breach: Leo Molloy fined $15,000 for naming killer on forum Catrin Owen12:43, Apr 29 2021 Facebook Twitter Whats App Re Businessman Leo Molloy was fined and sentenced to community service for breaching name suppression during the Grace Millane trial. Well-known businessman Leo Molloy who said British backpacker Grace Millane’s killer “needs a bullet” and shouldn’t be protected, has been sentenced to 350 hours of community work and fined $15,000 for “blatantly” breaching the suppression order. Grace, 21, was murdered some time between December 1 and 2, 2018, by Jesse Shane Kempson who she met on a Tinder date in Auckland’s CBD. The killer’s identity was suppressed until December 22, 2020 after the Supreme Court ruled he could be named, following convictions for further sexual and violent offending against two women. RYAN ANDERSON/STUFF Leo Molloy was sentenced at the Auckland District Court on Thursday. Molloy, who owns HeadQuarters bar on Auckland’s Viaduct, previously admitted breaching the suppression order in force while the jury in the murder trial was deliberating. A number of others were warned by the police for breaching the suppression order, but Molloy was the only person to be charged. On Thursday, Molloy appeared for his sentencing at the Auckland District Court in front of Judge Peter Winter. LAWRENCE SMITH/STUFF Jesse Shane Kempson at various court appearances, including after first being charged with murdering Grace Millane. Judge Winter convicted him and sentenced him to 350 hours of community work and a fine of $15,000. David Jones QC applied for a discharge without conviction, saying his client’s motivation behind the posts were that he felt a real sense of injustice because he considered Millane was being “victim shamed”. Jones QC said Molloy, who followed the trial, became “more and more appalled” about how Millane was being spoken of while Kempson continued to have name suppression. “Mr Kempson’s identity was one of the worst kept secrets due to international Molloy has shown remorse as he was not aware his breach could jeopardise the future trials, Jones QC said. Jones QC said a conviction would have consequences for Molloy’s veterinary certificate, his liquor licence registration at HeadQuarters and international travel. Loss of his liquor licence could have an effect on his bars and staff and the HeadQuarters lease could be terminated, Molloy submitted. Danielle Houghton for the New Zealand Police said Molloy’s breach was “very intentional” and had a high risk of prejudicing the future trials. SUPPLIED Grace Millane at the University of Lincoln in England on her graduation day. While she accepted the name was known by many, it wasn’t universally known and there was a high public interest. This was a time when the reasons for Kempson’s ongoing suppression were not known to the public. “The potential for damage was very, very high,” Houghton said. Judge Winter said suppression orders are put in place to protect the integrity of the court system and contempt of court matters are serious. “This was published at a critical time, the contents of the publication were serious [and] the defendant had knowledge of ongoing prosecutions.” Judge Winter said Molloy was an intelligent man and must have known he was breaching the High Court order. The breaches Court documents previously released to Stuff show Molloy posted on the NZ Premier Racing Community website on November 22, 2019, while the jury in the murder trial was still deliberating. Molloy started a post on a forum called “Main Street Cafe” at 4.54pm titled: “This is Grace Mullane [sic] murderer.” “He got name suppression because he’s also up on another independent rape charge ... he needs a bullet. “...I put it here because this forum has the traffic and people need to know,” the post said. About 5.55pm that day, the defendant was found guilty of murdering Grace. Molloy then posted again under his “poundforpound” username at 8.58pm naming the man. “Jesse Kempson was an employee of my sisters at her restaurant bar, Oyster & Chop, and he flatted with my niece for a short period before he was asked to leave due to his inappropriate behaviour. “Just saying, and that is a fact.” RYAN ANDERSON/STUFF Leo Molloy said he felt a real injustice for Grace Millane. After his arrest and when asked about his comments, Molloy said the victim had no rights. “Why should he be protected when this poor little girl wasn’t and her family wasn’t.” Jesse Kempson’s suppression Kempson's name suppression remained in place after the murder trial to protect his fair trial rights for the future cases. However, it lapsed in December, despite the killer trying to make a last minute bid to the Supreme Court. Last year, Kempson was convicted of raping a woman in a motel room – an incident that happened just months before he met Grace. Kempson was also found guilty of seriously assaulting and sexually violating a former girlfriend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumbles Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Did what he thought was right and also what the public thought right.Its the only way you can bring change to anything. A lot braver than me for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 2 hours ago, mumbles said: Did what he thought was right and also what the public thought right.Its the only way you can bring change to anything. A lot braver than me for sure. Which public? The law is there to protect all and there are valid reasons for name suppression. The media should have also been held to account in the court of public opinion as they published salacious articles about the victim. Why bother with courts, judges and juries? Why not let the trial occur through the media? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospel of Judas Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: Which public? The law is there to protect all and there are valid reasons for name suppression. The media should have also been held to account in the court of public opinion as they published salacious articles about the victim. Why bother with courts, judges and juries? Why not let the trial occur through the media? Not about protecting the victim or the family. All about Molloy we ego and being the big hero. So, could get a big PR victory out of it. Nearly, could have cost them the case. All for him, typical behavour from someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Gospel of Judas said: All for him, typical behavour from someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I tolerate many things on BOAY but one the lines I draw is when posters apply mental illness diagnoses when they are not qualified to do so. NPD is now bandied around as an insult and misused as such. Please refrain from using such terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshu Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 I feel Molloy has been very harshly done by here. Hope he appeals. 350 hours community work and fine for naming an animal that killed a beautiful young lady. Something is wrong with your laws in New Zealand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB2.0 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 His name suppression was in order to protect the integrity of his rape trial. When such information is leaked, that trial can then become tainted. Therefore, his rape charge could have been thrown out because the jury had prior knowledge of his other crimes, unrelated to the Mullane murder. Of course, we all want to name these sick animals. But when you're the lady who got raped and the case gets thrown out because people like Leo want to stroke himself, it becomes a problem. 350 hours of com service will probably be a few photographs down at the food kitchen. This will only give the little fat man more emphasis to go attacking random people he has nothing to do with. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumbles Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 9 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Which public? The law is there to protect all and there are valid reasons for name suppression. The media should have also been held to account in the court of public opinion as they published salacious articles about the victim. Why bother with courts, judges and juries? Why not let the trial occur through the media? The law is indeed there to protect all,however some get protected more than others. As far as name suppression go's they all get it or nobody gets it until proven guilty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 40 minutes ago, theshu said: Something is wrong with your laws in New Zealand. Do you think Derek Chauvin got a fair trial? I assume you are Australian don't you have the same laws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshu Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 32 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Do you think Derek Chauvin got a fair trial? I assume you are Australian don't you have the same laws? Just seems a tad harsh 350 hours community service on top of a fine.. I am a kiwi living in Australia and as far as laws go it all seems to depend on whatever judge you have on the day.No rhyme or reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 23 minutes ago, theshu said: Just seems a tad harsh 350 hours community service on top of a fine.. I am a kiwi living in Australia and as far as laws go it all seems to depend on whatever judge you have on the day.No rhyme or reason. Well he did go beyond just naming the individual by making remarks about why there was name suppression. Easy to pontificate online (as we all know) when the moral high ground is quite clear. Easier to talk and yell than actually bring about change. That said the media should be held to account for their reporting on these matters. As their approach isn't news it is a focus on salacious crap to sell clicks and subscriptions. I guess the general public should carry some blame as they respond to it and crave it. Do we forget the stuff that was printed about the victims private life? Why was that necessary? Why did there have to be a continual stream of news about the case? Especially when the suspect had been arrested and was awaiting charges and trial. Was seeing pictures of the suitcase "news"? In a perverse way the guy now up for 350 hours of community service was promoting himself and his business. What's the bet we hear more "news" reports and pictures of a short person peeling spuds at the City Mission kitchen? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 I am not going to comment on the case(s) themselves, far better brains than mine have dealt with them. Agree or not, what is done is done. However, I have seen comment to the effect that one should not break the law with impunity. If you feel a law is unfair or inappropriate, lobby to change it. Don't break it. If you do, you may find yourself wearing the penalty for so doing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospel of Judas Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 7 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: I tolerate many things on BOAY but one the lines I draw is when posters apply mental illness diagnoses when they are not qualified to do so. NPD is now bandied around as an insult and misused as such. Please refrain from using such terms. Well have been round complete of these types over the years, so know what talking about. Plus know practicing mental health professionals, often wonder if he fit the bill to a tee. Just have to have we chat to him and see some records. So of course just not based off nothing. But yea if want that, can do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 8 hours ago, Gospel of Judas said: Well have been round complete of these types over the years, so know what talking about. Plus know practicing mental health professionals, often wonder if he fit the bill to a tee. Just have to have we chat to him and see some records. So of course just not based off nothing. But yea if want that, can do that. Molloy Has Shown Remorse 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆🤩🤩😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 what's has this thread got to do with racing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 16 minutes ago, hunterthepunter said: what's has this thread got to do with racing Why did you make a post on it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Why did you make a post on it? because it is nothing to do with racing . do you have a problem with that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 4 hours ago, hunterthepunter said: because it is nothing to do with racing . do you have a problem with that No problem at all but you posted about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 On 30/04/2021 at 9:38 AM, Chief Stipe said: Well he did go beyond just naming the individual by making remarks about why there was name suppression. Easy to pontificate online (as we all know) when the moral high ground is quite clear. Easier to talk and yell than actually bring about change. That said the media should be held to account for their reporting on these matters. As their approach isn't news it is a focus on salacious crap to sell clicks and subscriptions. I guess the general public should carry some blame as they respond to it and crave it. Do we forget the stuff that was printed about the victims private life? Why was that necessary? Why did there have to be a continual stream of news about the case? Especially when the suspect had been arrested and was awaiting charges and trial. Was seeing pictures of the suitcase "news"? In a perverse way the guy now up for 350 hours of community service was promoting himself and his business. What's the bet we hear more "news" reports and pictures of a short person peeling spuds at the City Mission kitchen? hi chief was conviction entered against him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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