Bill Sutch
Bill Sutch was a prominent New Zealand public servant and economist, best known for his controversial trial in the 1970s for espionage, during which he was accused of passing sensitive information to the Soviet Union. He was acquitted in a civilian court, and the case raised significant questions about national security and government transparency. Sutch's trial is often referenced in discussions of espionage and legal proceedings in New Zealand, and it remains a notable part of the nation's legal history.
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Bill Sutch was tried and acquitted in the civilian court of espionage, for passing information to the Russians.
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