Anselm Williams
Anselm Williams is the defense lawyer for John Hope Muchirahondo, who argued against the Crown's request for preventive detention, suggesting that a lengthy finite sentence would be more appropriate despite Muchirahondo's ongoing denial of the charges.
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Corrections lawyer Anselm Williams submitted that Mahoney’s past conduct showed a 'pervasive pattern' of behaviour.
Sex offender Nathaniel Mahoney handed 5-year supervision order by High Court
New Zealand· 2025-12-13
Crown prosecutor Anselm Williams is involved in the reexamination of the man.
Wellington trial: Teacher accused of sexually violating boy half her ageNew Zealand· 2025-10-06
Asked by prosecutor Anselm Williams how the relationship had ended, Seddon said: 'It ended quite badly because she didn’t want to move on, and in the end we had to evict her.'
Wellington arson trial: Court hears Maya Moore had a volatile temperNew Zealand· 2025-09-04
Anselm Williams, representing the Crown, opposed permanent name suppression.
Secret recording leads to Graham James Fox’s arrest for historical abuseNew Zealand· 2025-07-29
Muchirahondo’s lawyer Anselm Williams said his client continued to maintain his innocence.
Christchurch serial rapist and sexual predator John Hope Muchirahondo jailed for 23 yearsNew Zealand· 2025-03-14
