Mark Cawson

Mark Cawson

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Mark Cawson is a High Court judge in the UK who presided over the case involving Donald McPherson. He ruled that McPherson had unlawfully killed his wife, Paula Leeson, and determined that his contempt of court warranted a custodial sentence due to the serious nature of his criminal activities.

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Judge Mark Cawson noted the seriousness of Donald McPherson's offences and the need for a custodial sentence.

UK coroner concludes New Zealand fraudster Donald McPherson murdered wife Paula Leeson despite not guilty verdict
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
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Judge Mark Cawson suggested that only a custodial sentence will suffice for McPherson's contempt.

Kiwi fraudster Donald McPherson found to have killed his wife, jailed for two years
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
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