Judge Tompkins
New Zealandjudge5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Judge Tompkins is a presiding judge known for his measured approach to sentencing, balancing accountability with compassion. Recently, he presided over a case where a man threatened to kill school children, ultimately deciding on a sentence that emphasized the need for community support while considering the defendant's prior record and circumstances.
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Judge Tompkins presided over Ngakuru's sentencing and expressed concerns about community safety.
Armed robber Mairangi Ngakuru uses scooter to get between heistsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-22
New Zealand· 2026-09-22
Judge Tompkins acknowledged that nobody was harmed by Javed’s actions but also noted his 'attitude of entitlement'.
Hamilton man who threatened to shoot kids in schools was just ‘having a bad day’The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-24
New Zealand· 2025-03-24
