I had to look the case up again. I do remember him released... but never exonerated.
Quote:
Former day-care worker, Peter Ellis was released in Feburary 2000 after serving two-thirds of his sentence,after being found guilty of 16 charges of sexual abuse against children in his care.
The case has always been controversial, dividing New Zealand, and particularly Christchurch, into two camps, one believing he is innocent, the other convinced of his guilt. The issue which has festered since his arrest in 1992, surfaced again dramatically on Sunday 16 November 1997, with a 20/20 television programme which painted a picture of a highly questionable approach by the State and of jury irregularities. The previous day, the media reported that the Solicitor General has ordered an inquiry into the Ellis jury.
There is PLENTY to read on the case
For example.....
Masculinist Evolution New Zealand- promoting a clearer understanding of men's experience -
http://menz.org.nz/cosa/peter-ellis-chr ... ch-creche/