Banned driver runs into judge 
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Banned driver crashes into judge on
way to court
A disqualified driver has been jailed for six months after he crashed into a judge on the way to hear his case.
Gary Manson was already banned from getting behind the wheel when he crashed into Judge Raymond Kean.
anson was due up before the judge on two charges of driving while disqualified the same morning and was on his way to court.
Judge Kean excused himself from the case at Westport District Court, New Zealand.
Judge John Strettell sentenced Manson to six months' prison for driving while disqualified and had a suspended six-month prison sentence activated.
It is not clear whether Manson is due back in court to face charges over crashing into the judge.
anson, 25, told Judge Kean of his disqualification after the smash, reports the New Zealand Press Agency.
Story filed: 14:17 Saturday 11th May 2002
Submitted on 05/11/2002
Submitted by:
Anonymous
Reference:
www.ananova.com 11 May 2002
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