Former political figure found guilty on 8 charges of indecent assault

A former political figure has been found guilty on eight charges of indecent assault dating back to the 1990's. The man has been on trial in the Auckland District Court for sexually abusing two teenage boys in West Auckland and Waikato.The charges carry a maximum sentence of 7 years' imprisonment. The man has had name suppression for the duration of the trial, but it can be reported he is not an MP, reporter Anneke Smith speaks to Lisa Owen.