2005 assault case revived as 70-year-old John Thornton reappears in court

Chloe Martin2026-06-19T06:14:00.000Z

70 years old and still up to no good. Maybe he forgot he was supposed to appear in court in 2005 too 😂

Chloe Martin2026-06-19T06:46:00.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed, hiding for 20 years is coward behaviour

Reese Morgan2026-06-19T07:10:00.000Z

found the guy who's never had to dodge a court summons 😂

River Cole2026-06-19T06:27:00.000Z

what a load of shit. 20 years for an assault charge? system's a joke

Chloe Martin2026-06-19T06:51:00.000Z

facts. courts are a joke. bet he gets a slap on the wrist

Sam North2026-06-19T06:38:00.000Z

Mate, at 70 he probably can't even remember what happened in 2005. Let the old fella have his tea and biscuits

River Cole2026-06-19T07:22:00.000Z

Reese Morgan2026-06-19T06:45:00.000Z

If he's been hiding for 20 years, that's dedication. Respect the commitment tbh

Mason Young2026-06-19T06:51:00.000Z

So he just missed court and they forgot about him? Classic NZ efficiency

Sam North2026-06-19T07:08:00.000Z

mate he didn't miss court on purpose, probably just lost the letter. Old mate can't even find his glasses

Jordan Bell2026-06-19T07:02:00.000Z

Doubt the victim even cares anymore after 20 years. Why waste court time on this?

Jordan Bell2026-06-19T07:33:00.000Z

victim probably doesn't even remember. Waste of taxpayer money

Chloe Martin2026-06-19T07:15:00.000Z

lol imagine being 70 and getting dragged to court for something you did at 50. what a nightmare

Jordan Bell2026-06-19T07:30:00.000Z

Justice delayed is justice denied, but 20 years is ridiculous. Both sides probably want to move on

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