Police continue inquiry into Nicholas-case breach

The people who released suppressed information about the Louise Nicholas rape case are still being investigated by the police.

Groups in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch breached suppression orders when they released information on pamphlets to the public about the trial.

A jury acquitted Assistant Police Commissioner Clint Rickards and former policemen Brad Shipton and Bob Schollum of all 20 charges against them, including the alleged rape and sexual violation of Mrs Nicholas.

However, the groups felt that the jury were not given access to all information about the case and released some suppressed information in a show of support to Mrs Nicholas.

At least one of the organisers, Christchurch activist Daniel Rae, said he had been interviewed by police in connection with the breach of suppression and given indications he was likely to be charged as a result.

But Mr Rae said he was not concerned about being charged as it was a risk he weighed up before breaching the court orders.

A police spokesman said the investigation was still under way and a decision on whether charges would be laid wouldn't be made until it was finished. It was not known how long it would take to complete.