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Otago Daily Times
30-06-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Forklift driver jailed for raping teen
By Tracy Neal, Open Justice multimedia journalist Warning: This story references rape and sexual assault and may be upsetting to some readers. A young woman who was raped by an older man she was socialising with still struggles to breathe when remembering the fear of him pulling her on to the bed that night. The woman told Shannon Douglas Telfar he would have no idea of how it felt to want to 'rip your own skin off', as a result of being indecently touched. She said everything about him, and how he had taken advantage of her and how he had created stories to protect himself, disgusted her. However, she said 'the truth always comes out', and after being sentenced on Friday to eight years' imprisonment, he would always be known for what he had done. A jury found Telfar, a forklift driver, guilty of indecent assault and rape, after a trial earlier this year. On Friday, the victim's mother said in a statement she read in the Nelson District Court that he had tried to hide behind the church but a true Christian lived by the values of God, and Telfar had not. The victim said she had learned that even people known to her 'can do bad things'. 'I still remember the look on your face when you forced me to touch you,' she said. Four years on, the young woman said she still had nightmares and was afraid of being alone with any adult man. The victim's mother acknowledged Telfar's family, some of whom were present for the sentencing, with many supporters. She said they too were victims, and her heart went out to those who continued to stand by him. 'Premeditated and persistent' Crown prosecutor Sophie O'Donoghue said the offending was premeditated and persistent. She said Telfar, 47, had control of his actions but chose to offend to satisfy his own sexual interests. The victim was vulnerable, there was a disparity in age, size and strength, and there has been a breach of trust. Defence lawyer Tony Bamford said the aggravating features were accepted. Judge Jo Rielly said Telfar was drinking and socialising with friends at home on June 23, 2021. The victim, who was in her late teens and knew Telfar, was also there socialising and drinking with the group. After the friends had left, Telfar and the victim went to different rooms. Telfar then began messaging her 'repeatedly', urging her to go to his room. Judge Rielly said the messages were 'pleading' and 'demanding' and ultimately, vulgar. Eventually, the victim went to his room, believing he was unwell, but when she handed him a bowl she thought he needed, he instead grabbed her and pulled her on to the bed. Judge Rielly said Telfar then raped the victim, who froze, unsure of what to do. About a month later, he indecently assaulted her at another social occasion but she was able to escape and call for help. 'Hurt and traumatised' Judge Rielly said Telfar had maintained that the events did not happen. He even gave evidence that the victim 'might have had a sexual interest in him'. However, the victim continued to struggle to understand how Telfar got any enjoyment from what he had done to her. 'She is disgusted, hurt and traumatised,' Judge Rielly said. She noted the family support Telfar had received and how those who knew him, including parents, siblings, children, stepchildren, his partner, ex-partner and others in the community, struggled to associate events with him. However, his use of alcohol on this occasion may have disinhibited him to act in ways others had not seen. Judge Rielly said it was clear Telfar had alcohol misuse issues but they were not linked to his behaviour, and neither could the court consider alcohol consumption as a mitigating factor. 'Nothing I say today is intended to reflect on you as a person generally, because it's clear you are a much-loved member of your whānau and community, but I need to focus on your offending behaviour and denounce that.' From the starting point of an eight-and-a-half-year prison, Telfar was given a modest credit for the impact his imprisonment would have on his youngest child. His release would be determined by the Parole Board. SEXUAL HARM Where to get help: If it's an emergency and you feel that you or someone else is at risk, call 111. If you've ever experienced sexual assault or abuse and need to talk to someone, contact Safe to Talk confidentially, any time 24/7:• Call 0800 044 334• Text 4334 • Email support@ • For more info or to web chat visit Alternatively contact your local police station - click here for a list. If you have been sexually assaulted, remember it's not your fault. Safe to talk - He pai ki te kōreroSafe to talk - He pai ki te kōrero Sexual Harm. Do you want to talk? (2 MB) New Zealand PoliceNew Zealand Police Find Police stations by map New Zealand Police
Otago Daily Times
30-06-2025
- Otago Daily Times
South Island forklift driver jailed for raping teen
By Tracy Neal, Open Justice multimedia journalist Warning: This story references rape and sexual assault and may be upsetting to some readers. A young woman who was raped by an older man she was socialising with still struggles to breathe when remembering the fear of him pulling her on to the bed that night. The woman told Shannon Douglas Telfar he would have no idea of how it felt to want to 'rip your own skin off', as a result of being indecently touched. She said everything about him, and how he had taken advantage of her and how he had created stories to protect himself, disgusted her. However, she said 'the truth always comes out', and after being sentenced on Friday to eight years' imprisonment, he would always be known for what he had done. A jury found Telfar, a forklift driver, guilty of indecent assault and rape, after a trial earlier this year. On Friday, the victim's mother said in a statement she read in the Nelson District Court that he had tried to hide behind the church but a true Christian lived by the values of God, and Telfar had not. The victim said she had learned that even people known to her 'can do bad things'. 'I still remember the look on your face when you forced me to touch you,' she said. Four years on, the young woman said she still had nightmares and was afraid of being alone with any adult man. The victim's mother acknowledged Telfar's family, some of whom were present for the sentencing, with many supporters. She said they too were victims, and her heart went out to those who continued to stand by him. 'Premeditated and persistent' Crown prosecutor Sophie O'Donoghue said the offending was premeditated and persistent. She said Telfar, 47, had control of his actions but chose to offend to satisfy his own sexual interests. The victim was vulnerable, there was a disparity in age, size and strength, and there has been a breach of trust. Defence lawyer Tony Bamford said the aggravating features were accepted. Judge Jo Rielly said Telfar was drinking and socialising with friends at home on June 23, 2021. The victim, who was in her late teens and knew Telfar, was also there socialising and drinking with the group. After the friends had left, Telfar and the victim went to different rooms. Telfar then began messaging her 'repeatedly', urging her to go to his room. Judge Rielly said the messages were 'pleading' and 'demanding' and ultimately, vulgar. Eventually, the victim went to his room, believing he was unwell, but when she handed him a bowl she thought he needed, he instead grabbed her and pulled her on to the bed. Judge Rielly said Telfar then raped the victim, who froze, unsure of what to do. About a month later, he indecently assaulted her at another social occasion but she was able to escape and call for help. 'Hurt and traumatised' Judge Rielly said Telfar had maintained that the events did not happen. He even gave evidence that the victim 'might have had a sexual interest in him'. However, the victim continued to struggle to understand how Telfar got any enjoyment from what he had done to her. 'She is disgusted, hurt and traumatised,' Judge Rielly said. She noted the family support Telfar had received and how those who knew him, including parents, siblings, children, stepchildren, his partner, ex-partner and others in the community, struggled to associate events with him. However, his use of alcohol on this occasion may have disinhibited him to act in ways others had not seen. Judge Rielly said it was clear Telfar had alcohol misuse issues but they were not linked to his behaviour, and neither could the court consider alcohol consumption as a mitigating factor. 'Nothing I say today is intended to reflect on you as a person generally, because it's clear you are a much-loved member of your whānau and community, but I need to focus on your offending behaviour and denounce that.' From the starting point of an eight-and-a-half-year prison, Telfar was given a modest credit for the impact his imprisonment would have on his youngest child. His release would be determined by the Parole Board. SEXUAL HARM Where to get help: If it's an emergency and you feel that you or someone else is at risk, call 111. If you've ever experienced sexual assault or abuse and need to talk to someone, contact Safe to Talk confidentially, any time 24/7:• Call 0800 044 334• Text 4334 • Email support@ • For more info or to web chat visit Alternatively contact your local police station - click here for a list. If you have been sexually assaulted, remember it's not your fault. Safe to talk - He pai ki te kōreroSafe to talk - He pai ki te kōrero Sexual Harm. Do you want to talk? (2 MB) New Zealand PoliceNew Zealand Police Find Police stations by map New Zealand Police
Boston Globe
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Blind date: ‘I learned that he spent the weekend breathing fire — literally'
NICK S.: 27 / software engineer His interests: Board games, mixology, and fire breathing, the performance art that deals with the manipulation of flames What makes him a catch: He's willing to try new things. 7 p.m. Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar, Cambridge Initial Igniting Rielly My best friend reads this section of The Boston Globe and we finally agreed to fill out the application. Nick I had vaguely heard about this column before from friends/parents. This seemed like a fun excuse to try a new restaurant. Rielly I got ready and tried not to think about what I was doing. I was nervous but excited. Advertisement Nick I played some Rielly He was early, I was right on time. [He wore] glasses and a fun patterned button-up shirt. Looked like he put some effort into the outfit, which is always appreciated. Nick Rielly was wearing a fun white shirt that had little white tassels, and looked nice and put-together with her jeans, straight hair, and smile. Low Flame Rielly We talked about his hobby/passion of mixology and what drinks would be the best, and about how we both got in this situation. I learned that he spent the weekend breathing fire — literally [as a participant at a fire arts convention]. Nick I learned that her father also asks the waiter/waitress for what they recommend on the menu, and we used the waiter's recommendations paired with our tastes to pick tapas to split. Advertisement Rielly We talked about our careers, backgrounds, hobbies, travel, etc. He is adventurous, busy, and very intelligent. Nick We talked about life, hobbies, and family. I learned about her recent trip to Europe. Rielly We ordered a few tapas and a shared larger plate. We both got cocktails. Nick We split cauliflower, ham and cheese croquettes, empanadas, ribs, and ropa vieja. The tapas were fantastic. Overall one of the better restaurants I've been to in Boston. Rielly I definitely got more comfortable as the date went on. He was easy to talk to and asked plenty of questions. I got a sense of maturity with personality/humor. Overall, the conversation flowed pretty easily. Nick Rielly is a genuine and kind person who was an active listener, which made the conversation flow smoothly throughout the night. Our views on how to experience life stood out the most to me. Warm Vibes Rielly We were there for about 2½ hours. I was ready to head home. Nick The restaurant was closing up so we meandered outside while waiting for her Uber. Rielly He waited with me, which was appreciated. We hugged goodbye. There was not a kissing vibe. Nick I feel like [a hug is] generally appropriate for a date that went well but there wasn't a particularly strong romantic attraction. Second Date? Rielly I am not sure. Nick Probably. I rarely feel a strong romantic attraction to someone on a first date, and find the second/third dates to be more telling. Advertisement Grading the Date Rielly / B+ Nick / A- Go on a blind date. We'll pick up the tab. Fill out an application at . Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @dinnerwithcupid.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Maple Leafs Urged to Move Star Defenseman After Playoff Failure
The fallout from the Toronto Maple Leafs' latest postseason failure has already begun. With the team eliminated in a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 7, questions about the futures of several key figures are intensifying. One of the strongest criticisms came from Sportsnet's JD Bunkis, who singled out defenseman Morgan Rielly as a member of a core that, in Bunkis' eyes, needs to be dismantled. Advertisement Rielly, who completed the third year of an eight-year, $60 million contract, has been with the Leafs since Toronto drafted him with the No. 5 pick of the 2012 NHL draft. 'I think he should be gone,' Bunkis said on Monday's "Leafs Talk" show. 'Let's get into cuts—for me, it's start with this: Shanahan, gone. I don't see a scenario that makes any sense with Marner. And yeah, I think Rielly is the next cut. 'Those are the three automatics.' Rielly's contract includes a full no-movement clause, but Bunkis suggested Toronto could apply pressure to force him to accept a trade elsewhere. Rielly is coming off a 41-point regular season and scored seven more points in 13 playoff games. The veteran blueliner, however, was on the ice during multiple key breakdowns in Game 7 and finished the playoffs with a minus-2 valuation. Advertisement After the loss, Rielly acknowledged the team's collapse in the second period. Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16), Auston Matthews (34) and Matthew Knies (23) congratulate Morgan Rielly (44) after a E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images 'Obviously there was a period there where they get three, and we're not able to weather the storm, or push back,' Rielly said. 'In there somewhere is a pretty crucial part of the game.' Rielly was presented with a scenario in which he would be moved from Toronto, but he wasn't that interested in entertaining it. 'That's not what I'm thinking about right now,' Rielly said. Rielly's mind is set on Toronto for the time being, as he made clear while addressing the media on Tuesday. Related: Auston Matthews' Leadership Questioned By Former Maple Leafs Player Related: Maple Leafs Coach Points Out Core Four's Main Flaw After Game 7 Loss
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Panthers get OT goal from Marchand to rally past Maple Leafs 5-4 in Game 3: takeaways
The 19,842 fans who packed Amerant Bank Arena were a lot happier with the way Game 3 of the Florida Panthers' Eastern Conference Second Round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs ended than the way it started. Brad Marchand scored at 15:27 of overtime to give the Panthers a 5-4 victory on Friday night in a game they had to have after losing the first two in Toronto. Instead of facing a win-or-go-home scenario in Game 4 on Sunday, the defending Stanley Cup champs will have the chance to send the series back to Scotiabank Arena even at 2-2. Advertisement Marchand's goal was the second of the night to go past goaltender Joseph Woll after hitting Toronto defenseman Morgan Rielly. His shot from the top of the left circle hit Rielly as he was battling for position in front of the net with Florida forward Anton Lundell. Perhaps that was poetic justice – Rielly had scored the tying goal at 10:56 of the third period on a shot that was stopped by Sergei Bobrovsky but hit Florida defenseman Seth Jones and deflected into the net. Panthers overcome slow start to beat Maple Leafs in OT Longtime NHL coach Mike Babcock used to harp on 'starting on time' – meaning that he wanted his teams ready to go from the opening face-off. Suffice it to say that the Panthers' didn't come close to being ready when the game began, and they found themselves down 2-0 before the first media timeout. Matt Knies scored the fastest goal from the start of a playoff game by a Maple Leaf in 63 years when he beat Bobrovsky 17 seconds after puck drop, and John Tavares gave Toronto a 2-0 lead at 5:57. Advertisement Florida got one back on Aleksander Barkov's goal at 7:38, but Tavares' power-play deflection 2:52 into the second period made it 3-1. However, goals by Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe in a 64-second span tied the game 3-3, and Johan Gadjovich's goal with 4:53 left in the period put Florida ahead for the first time. The Panthers' 4-3 lead looked like it might hold up until Rielly's goal got Toronto even. Bobrovsky saved the day twice in overtime, denying a wide-open William Nylander from the right circle and Knies on a backhander from close in. But the Panthers began to control more of the play after the midway mark of OT, pressuring Woll until Marchand's shot won the game. Advertisement Related: Mikko Rantanen's record-setting night among key takeaways from Stars' Game 1 win against Jets 3 takeaways after Florida Panthers top Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in OT 1. Big trade continues to pay off for Panthers The deal that brought Marchand to Florida at the NHL Trade Deadline after he had spent his entire career with the Boston Bruins has given the Panthers additional depth up front, especially with Matthew Tkachuk still hampered by a lower-body injury. He and fellow third-liners Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen have taken on heavy minutes and have often been Florida's best line. Advertisement On Friday, the longtime Toronto playoff nemesis from his days in Boston got the goal that might have saved the Panthers' season. Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Marchand had just four points (two goals, two assists) in 10 regular-season games. But he's been a point-a-game player in the playoffs (two goals and eight points in eight games) and is tied with Eetu Luostarinen for the team lead in plus-minus at plus-8. He has two goals and five assists during a five-game point streak. To say that Marchand has been a perfect fit with Florida would be an understatement. Related: NHL Power Rankings 2024-25: Updated For Round 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs 2. Physical play helps Panthers rebound Florida won the Stanley Cup last spring largely because it was the most physical team in the playoffs. That physicality helped the Panthers get back into the game after their dreadful start. Advertisement The defending champs finished the game with 66 hits to 44 for the Leafs. Perhaps the best example of Florida's physicality came on Verhaeghe's game-tying goal 5:17 into the second period. Matthew Tkachuk outbattled two Leafs to free the puck along the right boards near the Toronto blue line, sending Sam Bennett and Verhaeghe on a 2-on-1. Bennett's perfect pass gave Verhaeghe a half-empty net to hit – and he didn't miss. All that hitting also appeared to wear down the Leafs in the later stages of OT. Florida controlled play in the last few minutes before Marchand's game-winner, getting seven of the final eight shots on goal – often by muscling Toronto players off the puck. Advertisement Related: NHL playoff predictions: Picks for every 2nd-round series, 2025 Stanley Cup champion 3. Pressure is still on Panthers Overtime victories are emotional, but they still count for just one win – and you need four to win a series. Despite overcoming a pair of two-goal deficits before winning in OT, the odds are still against the Panthers. Toronto has won all 11 of its previous best-of-7 series when taking a 2-0 lead at home, while Florida is 0-5 in series when it loses Games 1 and 2. Leaguewide, teams facing 0-2 deficits have come back to win 57 times in 415 series – less than 14 percent. Before Friday, the Leafs had blown just 11 leads all season – and none in the playoffs. Thanks to Marchand's 14th game-winning goal in the Stanley Cup Playoffs — the most among active players — the Panthers survived a slow start to give themselves a chance to even the series on Sunday. They're still playing from behind and can't afford to spot the Leafs multi-goal leads.
