We had a mild amount of sympathy for Tony Veitch. He waited too long for a trial, his ex was definitely a paua, he had no other history of domestic or other violence. It started to drain away as in every interview we watched, the pint sized broadcaster didn't look all that contrite. It was still all about him and the effect it had on his life.
But then we watched Close Up and we lost every smidgen of sympathy and respect we had left for him. He showed a very dirty vindictive streak. So, yes he waited too long for justice , yes it is hard for " famous people to have a " normal " life but shit you do not under any circumstances after saying that you did not hate the victim and wished her well - then launch into this tirade .
Meanwhile, on TV ONE's Close Up, Veitch was asked about speculation that his legal team had "some dirt on her" that led to the plea bargain.
Veitch replied: "I did some investigating ... I went and I dug and I went through records and I went through discovery and do you know what? I had a good time and I found stuff. So you are talking about dirt, (I am talking about) evidence."
Sorry Veitchy, humility, and a face that really looks like it means sorry would have been good. Instead with that one statement, you showed you were a nasty vindictive little prick.
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