“I WOULD HAVE GOT AWAY WITH IT…”
by James on Aug.13, 2007, under Laptop Theft
Dawson Bliss - Dressed to talk bullshit
“…IF IT WASN’T FOR YOU PESKY INTERNETZ!!!!11111one”
Well, it’s finally over. Dawson Bliss of Hastings, of Wildnewzealand Films (And here), Farmhouse Lodge, Helicopter Logging NZ and Hunting New Zealand was convicted today and fined $2000, and $1900 reparations for stealing our laptop.
Unfortunately I don’t have the time to write up a massive post on what happened, but you can download the front page of the Greymouth Evening Star from last Friday here, which should fulfill most people’s desires for the time being!
It seems the international media has climbed onto the bandwagon a lot more than the first time as well, a search on Google returning almost 20,000 results! Everyone from CNN to random Polish Computer News websites seem to be interested!
When time permits I’ll fill in the blanks, but for the mean time I’ll leave everyone with my favourite quote from the Grey Star article:
Judge MacAskill said he believed Mr Graham was an honest, credible and reliable witness, while Bliss had tried to manipulate the proceedings by getting contrary evidence “in the back door”.
YAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! :D
Contrary to the impressions I may give off this blog, when it comes down to serious business, Judge MacAskill has got me down to a tee.
Thanks to all the Police that were involved in this, and everyone who helped me out along the way, couldn’t have happened without you, and you know who you are :)
February 20th, 2010 on 4:37 pm
Ask Bliss about fawns at Chartresses place approx 25 years ago as well as helicopter operator Gary Hansens wife and the resulting beating he received. I suspect he will be somewhat reserved on these matters.
March 17th, 2010 on 8:41 am
He has been done for shoplifting in several local supermarkets, and has trespass orders. I guess he has to get his meat from some where! He has also just been done for shoplifting fertiliser in Taupo. And there is more… but he manipulated the system and got away with it – or at least thinks he has.