Roast Busters ‘Amy’ interview ruled acceptable

Friday, February 7th, 2014

A controversial radio interview with a young woman about the Roast Busters group did not breach standards, says MediaWorks – and broadcasting authorities have not received an official complaint.

John Tamihere and Willie Jackson’s interview with a caller who identified herself as Amy included questions about whether Roast Busters’ alleged victims – some of whom were reportedly under-age – may have in fact consented to sex. Continue reading

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