Judge Kelly
New Zealandjudge5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Judge Kelly presided over Esmond Jellyman's jury trial, ultimately sentencing him to nine months of home detention and emphasizing the need for rehabilitation given his lengthy criminal history.
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Kelly took issue with how the White House went about expelling the three news organisations.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico allowed back in White House after judge’s orderThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-24
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Judge Kelly noted the 54-year-old had a lengthy criminal history dating back to 1987.
Esmond Jellyman attempted to strangle his ex-girlfriend after their breakupThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-05-19
New Zealand· 2025-05-19
