Sumudu Thode
Sumudu Thode is a legal representative who has been involved in the case of Heremaia, advocating for his client's safety and seeking name suppression due to threats against him in prison. Thode's efforts highlight the complexities of legal representation in cases involving gang violence.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,985 | $210,000 | 174$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 3,985 | $210,000 | 174$ |
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Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Sumudu Thode comments on the police's need to provide more information regarding the investigation.
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New Zealand:
Sumudu Thode is Johnston's lawyer who expressed concerns about damaging photos.
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New Zealand:
Thode argued for name suppression for Johnston, citing significant consequences he had already faced.
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New Zealand:
Sumudu Thode argued for a greater discount on Tangimetua's sentence due to his background factors.
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New Zealand:
Sumudu Thode argued for a greater discount on Tangimetua's sentence due to his background.
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New Zealand:
Sumudu Thode argued for name suppression for Johnston, citing significant consequences he had already suffered.
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New Zealand:
Sumudu Thode is Johnston's lawyer who argued for name suppression due to the significant consequences he has faced.
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New Zealand:
Sumudu Thode argued that Johnston should be granted name suppression due to significant consequences he had already suffered.
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New Zealand:
Defence lawyer Sumudu Thode said a change of location is unfair to all, with legal aid ultimately footing the bill.
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New Zealand:
Sumudu Thode read out a letter from Jimmy Heremaia expressing his apology to Ariki Rigby’s family.
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