what about the money?
It looks like I spoke too soon, the Police have arrested Tony Veitch and charged him with assault on a female and causing injury with reckless disregard. He will appear in Auckland District Court today (Monday).
It appears that Veitch’s former partner, Kristin Dunne-Powell, did in fact lay a formal charge against Veitch last month. Which begs the question: what about the $150,000 he paid her in hush money? Okay, so Veitch was an idiot, but you
what the?!!
About a month ago, New Zealand was stunned by news that in 2006 TV celebrity and radio broadcaster Tony Veitch assaulted his former partner, causing her serious injuries that left her in a wheelchair and led to her mental breakdown. It was alleged that Veitch paid her $100,000 in hush money.
Being labelled a ‘wife beater’ is about the worst thing that can happen to a Kiwi celebrity. Sure enough, ten days