Jason Hepi

Jason Hepi

Jason Hepi is a "car enthusiast" from Christchurch, New Zealand who became well known when in May 2007 he wrote a series of letters to The Press which defended the actions of the city's 'boy racer' community. His controversial views provoked so much debate on the letters pages that the newspaper gave him a blog, titled "Public Enemy" on their website in which to write. He also appeared on popular current affairs show Campbell Live alongside Clayton Cosgrove, the member of parliament behind legislation making it easier for police to cease cars and an outspoken critic of 'boy racers.' [cite web | title = The Issue of 'Boy Racers' | work = TV3 | url = http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NewsDisplay/tabid/209/articleID/27455/Default.aspx]

His blog provoked mixed reactions, most commenter's disagreed with his views and were angry that The Press would print them, one even stated he would stop buying the newspaper if they continued the host the blog. Some commenter's saw differently though, one stated "Think its great what your doing. Someone needs to speak out for the young ones. Keep it up" [cite web | title = Jason Hepi's Blog | work = The Press | url = http://stuff.co.nz/thepress/4078274a15838.html] The blog was short lived however, as it was suspended when Hepi was charged with aggravated robbery. Following his arrest several senior police officers had contacted The Press "eager to alert the newspaper to his arrest." [cite web | title = Advocate denies robbery charges | work = The Press | url = http://www.stuff.co.nz/4084814a6530.html | date = 2007-06-06]

It should be noted that on the 16 July 2008, Jason Hepi was found NOT guilty, on one charge of aggravated robbery, and the 2nd charge of aggravated robbery was discharged.The Christchurch Press, 18 July 2008}

References

External links

* [http://stuff.co.nz/thepress/0a15838.html Jason Hepi's blog]


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