A Moment In Crime is presenting a three part episode - The Patron - which looks back at the life and crimes of disgraced knight and serial sex attacker James Hay Wallace.
Until his spectacular fall from grace, the Auckland rich lister was considered one of the biggest supporters of New Zealand film and art.
Wallace was respected, revered and his help, guidance and money was sought after by many in the arts world.
But behind the money and resplendence, Wallace was a serial sex offender who lured men to his mansion on the premise of discussing funding proposals or helping with projects or careers and abused them when they least expected it.
Wallace’s case took years to resolve with multiple trial dates - one delayed, one aborted and the case then moved to the High Court at Auckland.
A Moment In Crime - The Patron tells the story of Wallace’s life, crimes, court case and the impact it had on the victims and wider community across three episodes.
Thanks to NZ Herald' senior journalist Sam Hurley for his contributions to this episode.
For more on the case visit nzherald.co.nz or click:
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