
Melinda Mason
Melinda Mason is a judge in New Zealand who presided over the sentencing of Mellow. She acknowledged the complexities of his background, including childhood trauma and substance abuse, while also emphasizing the seriousness of his offenses.
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Melinda Mason has spent 25 years building an archive of rare ephemera related to Monroe.
One hundred years of Marilyn MonroeJudge Melinda Mason noted that the death of Taiatini’s father was 'another moment in your life that made you take note and stop'.
Operation Highwater: Daughter of late gang-boss Steven Taiatini sentenced for cannabis dealingJudge Melinda Mason noted the impact of Taiatini's father's death on her behavior.
Operation Highwater: Daughter of late gang-boss Steven Taiatini sentenced for cannabis dealingJudge Melinda Mason sentenced Paulette Elizabeth Main to three years’ imprisonment.
Tauranga lawyer Paulette Elizabeth Main struck off after fraud convictionJudge Melinda Mason presided over the sentencing of Thomas Bull and described his actions as disturbing.
Grindr attackers Thomas Bull, Ethan Jeffs and Patrick Moloney sentenced in the Tauranga District CourtJudge Melinda Mason adopted a starting point of eight and a half years’ imprisonment.
Tauranga man imprisoned for rape of his 8-year-old cousinJudge Melinda Mason more than halved the indicated sentence for Mellow by applying discounts.
Violent Bay of Plenty hostage-taker Jade Mellow gets an extra 15 months added to jail sentenceJudge Melinda Mason more than halved the indicated sentence for Mellow by applying discounts.
Violent Bay of Plenty hostage-taker Jade Mellow gets an extra 15 months added to jail sentenceJudge Melinda Mason presided over the sentencing of the defendants.
Ōmokoroa pub confrontation ends with couple followed home, and a ‘trail of blood’Judge Melinda Mason presided over the trial regarding the collision that resulted in Bryan Marris' death.
Tauranga truck driver Kelly Shearer acquitted of careless driving after Pāpāmoa cyclist Bryan Marris’ deathJudge Melinda Mason presided over the trial regarding the collision involving Kelly Shearer and Bryan Marris.
Tauranga truck driver Kelly Shearer acquitted of careless driving after Pāpāmoa cyclist Bryan Marris’ deathJudge Melinda Mason is presiding over the trial.
Man says he walked into the bedroom to see his fiancee being raped after St Patrick’s Day festivitiesJudge Melinda Mason is presiding over the trial.
Man says he walked into the bedroom to see his fiancee being raped after St Patrick’s Day festivitiesJudge Melinda Mason found Ormsby to be not credible or reliable in her account of the incident.
Rotorua woman Stevee Ormsby found guilty of assaulting self-appointed parking wardenJudge Melinda Mason acknowledged the role Mellow’s drug use disorder had in the offending.
Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming death: Man accused of murder keeps name secret for another fortnightJudge Melinda Mason acknowledged Mellow's troubled background during sentencing.
Stephen Ryder jailed for indecently assaulting Nelson schoolgirlsJudge Melinda Mason acknowledged the role Mellow’s drug use disorder had in the offending.
Tauranga Business Awards 2025: Aquaholics blow judges awayJudge Melinda Mason acknowledged Mellow's drug use disorder during sentencing.
Palmerston North police arrest youth who allegedly pointed gun at public, police officerJudge Melinda Mason acknowledged Mellow's drug use disorder during sentencing.
School lunch programme: Pies, Pita Pit to be served to students across NZ on FridayJudge Melinda Mason acknowledged Mellow's drug use disorder during sentencing.
One person critical after Coromandel State Highway 25 crash, road closedJudge Melinda Mason acknowledged Mellow's drug use disorder and the impact of his childhood on his behavior.
Repeat sex offender Joseph Turner lured to Hastings library, where police were waitingJudge Melinda Mason acknowledged the role of Mellow’s drug use disorder in his offending.
Jade Mellow imprisoned for shooting at police, holding man hostage near EdgecumbeJudge Mason acknowledged Mellow's difficult background during sentencing.
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