Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Peters to sue TVNZ et al
As expected, Peters wants to face off in court (The Fight for Life vs Bill Ralston has certain appeal as well - but next year for that one perhaps).
Mr Peters told Parliament that allegations were made against him during his absence from New Zealand last week.Either that or there is a huge number of people out there that have seen you throw teflon shite allegations at all in sundry and are quite keen to see you burn a little. Winston, it was you blowing hard that turned the smoke into fire in the first instance remember.
"Those allegations are baseless and ridiculous and I immediately instructed my legal counsel to take action, seeking damages and costs from those organisations and individuals who promulgated those allegations," Mr Peters said.
"Accordingly, papers were lodged in the High Court in Auckland today seeking damages and costs from Television New Zealand, Radio New Zealand, Yvonne Dossetter, Ken Shirley (ACT) MP and David Carter (National) MP.
"Those who would publish or repeat such allegations either do not know me or know nothing of what I have achieved in my political career."
Nothing like covering all your bases though. I am somewhat surprised to see Ken Shirley and David Carter added to the list - but it wouldn't be Winston if he stuck to the script..
