By Michael Morrah
The first New Zealander to be convicted of organising a child sex tour has complained of being assaulted and harassed while behind bars.
The details emerged as David Wales was sentenced today on separate charges of possessing objectionable material.
David Wales is already serving a three-year jail term for organising a child sex tour, and in the Manukau District Court today he spoke of the intimidation he has faced behind bars and when he comes to court.
"Every time I come here I get threats," he says. "Even today I have been threatened."
He was in court today facing 10 charges of possessing objectionable material. He was given another month’s jail for those charges but it'll be served concurrently.
"I do not ignore the problems you are facing in custody," said Judge David McNoughton.
Wales has a history of sexually offending against teenage boys in Australia, and when he was deported to New Zealand he worked at a motel in South Auckland. He has also performed on stage.
Wales lawyer asked the judge to consider rejecting media applications to film him because of the treatment he has received while in jail, but the application was turned down. Wales took particular issue with how 3 News has reported on his case.
Wales has been remanded in custody.
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