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  •   Home > News > National

    Christchurch man Shane Bell has been jailed for years of sexual abuse and exploitation

    Christchurch man Shane Bell has been jailed for years of sexual abuse and exploitation


    Open Justice reports the 49-year-old's been sentenced in the District Court this month to six years and three months behind bars - and placed on the Child Sex Offenders Register

    His teen victim, who has a head injury, confronted him in court, telling him other young people should not have to go through what he had.

    He says Bell's actions made him feel insecure and he can no longer trust other men.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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