Listen "Why a rape complainant who later had relationship with cop has gone public with her story"
Episode Synopsis
A 24 year old woman has shared her identity in order to talk publicly about an inappropriate relationship she was involved in with a police officer. Alex McPhail earlier spoke to the Herald anonymously about her relationship with Christchurch-based detective Luke Fazackerley, who she met when she was 22 and reporting a rape to police. She complained about his behaviour to the Independent Police Conduct Authority, a complaint that has now been re-opened after the Herald reporting. Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald reporter Katie Harris, who has covered Alex’s case, is with us to discuss why this particular case is making waves on both sides of the Tasman – and we’ll hear from Alex in her own words about what she experienced. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host/Sound Engineer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan Sills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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