Roberto Jaz
Roberto Jaz, along with his brother Danny, has been implicated in a notorious legal case in New Zealand, which has drawn significant public and media attention. Their defense has incurred substantial legal aid expenses, nearing $900,000, as they navigate the legal system for appeals.
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Recent news mentions
Roberto Jaz was sentenced to 17 years behind bars for offending against eight women.
Drink spiking fears for young people in Christchurch: ‘Everyone seems to know someone’
New Zealand· 2025-12-23
Roberto Jaz was sentenced to 17 years in prison for offending against eight women.
Mama Hooch rapists’ legal aid tops $1 million, could rise furtherNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Roberto Jaz was convicted of multiple charges including rape and sexual violation.
Mama Hooch appeal: Third victim Alice Lichtnecker drops name suppression to help other survivorsNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Roberto Jaz was sentenced to 17 years behind bars for offending against eight women.
Mama Hooch appeal: Rapist Christchurch brothers’ lawyer says trial judge ‘biased’ and ‘justice not done’New Zealand· 2025-07-22
Other more recent high profile cases funded by legal aid include Mama Hooch rapist brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz.
Legal aid spending climbs, Government seeks efficiencies in reviewNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
